Lead, Machining

## Working Lead, Machining Apply:
Onsite:
Holt, MI:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R-9003#
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* ** ABOUT US
** Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. Working in an industry that has the ability to impact lives in such a profound way has proved to be a strong motivator for Orchid. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off.

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** SHIFT
* * LAN
- Shift 3 ($1.50) (United States of America
- Michigan)
** A BRIEF OVERVIEW
** The Working Lead ensures the day to day operations of his/her assigned area and shift, directing the work and providing assistance to team members to ensure the correct processes are being followed at all times. He/She leads operations as subject matter expert and participates in coaching, training, and developing employees. The Working Lead assists and guides his/her team; however, he/she does not manage the individual members of the team.

The Working Lead, Machining primarily performs work alongside the members of his/her team. The Working Lead I is responsible for a low to medium complexity area with up to 3 functions and 13 employees.

** WHAT YOU WILL DO
*** Assists the Supervisor, Operations in the oversight of shop-floor day to day processes or operations.
* Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
* Occasionally assigns work to ensure On-Time In Full completion of work. Monitors individual productivity, as directed by Supervisors. Reports outcomes to Supervisor.
* Conducts daily team meetings at the start of the shift to discuss daily production schedule/goals. Ensures materials are available to complete scheduled work; maintain consumable supplies (e.g. Kanban)
* Ensures production metrics are being tracked as required and earned hours are achieved.
* Reports out at daily Gemba and lean daily management (LDM).
* Assists Supervisor in developing and implementing procedures, and ensure they are being followed.
* Recommends measures to improve production methods, worker performance, quality and delivery of product.
* Keeps the Supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
* Daily and where needed, performs the work of the team members, ensuring coverage and continuous operation.
* Coaches team members to be successful.
* Assists or performs training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor.
* Communicate the performance goals to the individuals in the department.
* Communicate regularly to supervisor on performance, quality, schedules, operations and other issues as necessary.
* Assist in eliminating safety hazards; promote safe work practices and environment; investigate accidents as necessary.
* Completes various reports, audits, checklists and training forms as scheduled or requested and provides information to other personnel as necessary.
* Visually inspects machined parts.
* Ensures standard operating procedures (standard work) are available, up to date, and followed by team members
* Regularly produces parts by editing programs, setting up, and operating a machine, such as; a computer numerical control (CNC) machine or other equipment, as applicable (Greater than 50% of the total work).
* May participate in interviewing candidates for positions.  Does not have hiring/termination authority.
* Is a technical subject matter expert to employees.
* Inspects equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
* Performs basic maintenance on machines to ensure proper function. Identifies signs of malfunctions and escalate issues to appropriate departments.
* Supports providing and documenting training to ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties independently.
* Recommends measures to improve production methods, worker performance, quality and delivery of product.
* Supports the development and implementation of procedures and ensures compliance.  Additionally, supports the development of compliance procedures
* Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
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