Assembly & Test Team Leader

Location and Compensation

• Buffalo, NY
  * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000
  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

The Team Leader is responsible for control at shop floor level of day to day production activities within a defined component or product cell to achieve product quality and delivery commitments in an effective manner. Team leaders are the first line of decision making, working within the framework established by the Production manager. Team Leaders are expected to carry out production tasks as and when required in support of their team.

• Assemble and test modules, cables and dry pumps in line with the daily production plan - focusing on quality and output targets.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Follows assembly and test instructions and procedures to meet output quality requirements.
• Leads the training of team members and collaborates to drive improvement and efficiency.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with department colleagues and the supporting departments.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the assembly meets quality standards.
• Sets clear and achievable targets for teams daily activities, and ensures that the team understands its responsibilities
• Communicates customer needs to the team and esures team meets customer committed schedule of output
• Motivates the team, by giving advice and encouragement as needed
• Responsible for team performance cycle, including performance reviews, improvements plans and disciplinary actions

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education Level:

• HS Diploma/GED Required; 2-Year degree in Engineering Technology or Business preferred

Relevant Previous Experience:

• Qualification(s) in an appropriate manufacturing discipline, followed by at least 2 years relevant manufacturing experience OR Mechanical aptitude followed by at least 4 years relevant operations experience.

Other Soft Skills and Knowledge

• 6S's;
  Material Requirements Planning (MRP) computerised applications; daily planning systems; supply chain; logistics.
• Has continuous improvement mindset.
• Experienced in problem solving.

*** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***
Physical Demands

This role involves a mix of desk-based mangerial tasks, on-site inspections, and interaction with assembly processes, requiring moderate physical activity in varied environments.

• Sitting/Stationary Positioning:
  Remains in a seated position frequently (about 40-50% of the time) for daily job tasks.
• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity:
  Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (30-40% of the time), with manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for tasks like sketching, operating computers, or handling small tools; near vision required for detailed drawings or screens.
• Standing/Walking:
  Traverses moderate distances or remains in an upright stationary position frequently (30-40% of the time) to inspect production lines, collaborate with teams, or evaluate equipment on the shop floor.
• Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying:
  Occasionally moves, transports, or positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools, prototypes, or materials, during inspections or testing; requires minimal to moderate exertion for pushing or pulling equipment.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching:
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