Assembler I - Team Lead

Assembler I - Team Lead, 1st Shift Production

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

Position Description:

Under direction of the Production Supervisor, responsible for ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies, procedures, practices, and standards. Provides work direction, monitors associate performance, and provides input for associate evaluations.

Lead daily Tier 1 meetings; communicate issues to associates, and escalate issues to supervisors. Performs detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed, per approved documentation and training. Ensures paperwork complies with documentation requirements. Maintains high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturing.

Position Authority:

This position has the authority to stop production at his/her work station if there is a question or concern about the acceptability of materials, assemblies, or processes that affect the quality or safety of Viant products.  Freedom to act, under close supervision, in semi-structured assignments that normally require adherence to defined procedures and/or specific, detailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety

• Models and helps to enforce established safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Documents any safety/injury incidents and communicates to the Facilities / Equipment and Safety Supervisor
• Helps cultivate safety mindsets within production teams, consistently brining safety observations and recommendations for improvements
• Performs equipment setups and minor equipment troubleshooting. Escalates issues as needed (i.e. to Maintenance, supervisor, etc.)
• Maintains 6S on assigned line and notifies supervisor of any deficiencies

Quality

• Follows all standard work, quality system procedures, and ISO regulatory requirements as defined by Viant's Quality System, policies, practices, and procedures
• Directs and verifies that team members are following standard work, Quality System procedures, and regulatory requirements. Monitor production methods to verify accuracy and quality according to established policies and practices.
• Applies acquired knowledge of company’s quality system to complete and review required documentation. Inspects product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standards
• When a quality concern is raised, investigates and initiates documentation as necessary. Takes appropriate action with associates and any affected product, consulting with supervisor as appropriate.
• Performs daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirements
• Reads, understands, leads and directs associates to complete disposition activities of discrepant product, per written instructions, consulting with supervisor as needed.
• References documentation to resolve questions regarding quality
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Delivery

• Maintains high standards in quality, throughput, and attendance
• Achieves acceptable level of proficiency on trained operations
• Identifies areas for process improvement, and makes recommendations to supervisors
• Leads, supports, and coordinates with other Team Leads to ensure that all production areas are performing according to their daily/weekly goals
• Communicates important information to next shift
• Responsible for communicating to Production Supervisor any production concerns and feedback on performance of assigned team members
• Assists in training assigned team members in methods, procedures, and techniques according to established policies, procedures, and products.
• Responsible to help drive, initiate, and implement lean principles in production areas
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People

• Demonstrates Viant Values
• Sets a good example, and leads team members in a positive manner
• Listens to and encourages others' opinions and input. Validates other people's contributions and feedback.
• Monitors associate behavior. Collaborates with supervisor as needed to resolve associate performance issues
• Communicates issues, changes, and updates to team members and ensures understanding
• Supports New Hires onboarding process
• May attend and/or present data at company meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Knowledge and Education:

High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of quality system requirements.

Job Experience

Must have completed training for assigned work area. A minimum of 3 months experience is required; 1 year of experience is preferred.:

Skills and Competencies:

• Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in English
• Demonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work area
• Maintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes, methods, and work assignments
• Detail- and quality-oriented
• Once trained, able to work with little supervision
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
• Projects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant Values
• Qualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessary
• Communicates problems to effect corrective action
• Working knowledge of various production machines / equipment
• Strong attention to detail

Equipment Used:

• Solvent Dispenser                            
• Solvents and Adhesives
• Tube Stretcher
• Arbor Press
• Pneumatic Press

• Go/No-Go Gauge
• Bar / Tray Sealer
• Stretch Wrapper
• Pallet Jack
• Air Gun

• Heat Gun
• Rivet Gun
• Leak Tester
• Automatic Bartacker

Physical Requirements:

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous, day-to-day activities of a primarily productive nature.
• Moderate lifting (20 lbs.), carrying (10 lbs.), bending, and prolonged sitting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; work with fingers, hands, and arms; and perceive attributes of objects and material
• Intensive, repetitive handwork for prolonged periods
• Requires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Well-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance 
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement