Lead - Manufacturing - Energy Drive

Lead - Manufacturing - Energy Drive at Communications & Power Industries (CPI)

The Manufacturing Lead is an energetic and motivated individual whose focus is to realize the goals of the product line and strive to keep each member of the group focused on achieving them.

• Leads non-exempt employees involved in production, assemble, subassembly or fabrication operations.
• Manages the day-to-day workflow of subordinate non-exempt workers.
• Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources for adequacy.
• Informs assigned employee of production and material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve problems affecting schedules.
• Drives cross-functional problem solving with project team and Quality personnel to meet objectives.
• Handles unexpected demands and adapts effort to new situations.
• Assigns and monitors individual members’ workloads in order to meet goals (long and short term) as set by the Operations Manager. Leads should be continuously aware of immediate and future needs of the product line (e.g., process quantity/goals, shipment or zero‑day dates, etc.).
• Resolves problems and breaks down barriers which can cause processing delays or impair productivity.
• Acts as the “Management Representative” in the area and strives to maintain a productive environment and positive company image; when a decision needs to be made, the Group Lead acts in the best interest of the company first, the product line second, and individual needs third.
• Provides continuous communication flow between resources and other departments.
• Strives to understand and be proficient at each operation and task in the area to provide specific assistance wherever needed.
• Takes personal responsibility for quality and throughput in the area; maintains current documentation and stays informed of issues and concerns affecting production.
• Communicates needs and priorities to the Manager/Supervisor, QC and Engineering as needed.
• Assists the Manager/Supervisor with personnel issues by monitoring and reporting issues or concerns with group members or problems interacting with other groups.
• Encourages cross‑training of all production tasks to promote flexibility and employee value.
• Promotes positive teamwork and company morale within the group; discourages negativity, “trash talk” or activities that interfere with productivity and encourages team members to get involved with company activities and attend meetings.
• Mentors members and coaches the next generation of Group Leads.

• Lead by example.
• Stand in to represent the manager/supervisor in their absence.
• Personal issues, disciplinary actions, and employee reviews are not the responsibility of the group leader; these actions are the responsibility of the Manager/Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.
• Be an expert in their field; expected to read assembly prints or circuit diagrams if applicable and work instructions written using standard engineering practices in English.
• May build to print/work instructions without error and with minimal to no engineering support; capable of training additional manufacturing employees in these tasks.
• Works with additional engineering support to build and improve the assembly print/work instructions.
• Uses common shop tools and test equipment without damaging the product, tools, and without harming themselves or others in the work area.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
• Proficient knowledge of production activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to meet defined goals.
• Ability to drive change.
• Considerable computer skills.
• High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• May need to drive a forklift.
• The ability to kneel, stoop, bend, climb, reach, and/or balance.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In…