Lead, Machining

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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.

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.

• 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 escalates 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.
• 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.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Provides and documents training on standard of work instructions, policies, and procedures in a timely manner to ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing work independently.

• Associates of Arts (A.A) (Preferred)
• High School Or Equivalent…