PDU Lead

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Hourly Full Time Non Exempt Cost of Goods PDU MN, Minnetonka, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.42 Hourly

Job Description

Division: PDU Cables EPCO All Divisions

Location:

MN Iowa Remote or Other

Shift: am pm N/A (5:00 a.m. start time)

Reports To: Production Supervisor or Operations Supervisor

Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Responsible for assigning work direction and for training area personnel to meet production standards and customer expectations related to the quality of product and completion dates. This is a working lead position responsible for completing work on the line, which includes assembling power cables in accordance with established standard operating procedures, quality & safety regulations, and company metrics and goals. Requires the ability to work well independently and with a team of production assemblers in various work cells.

Must have previous experience using hand and power tools properly. Proper assembly of all parts of the power distribution units is required to ensure that safety and quality standards are met and that electrical hazards, such as explosions, fires, and arcs, are avoided for the end user. Regular and consistent attendance is a key requirement of this position. Shift start time 5:00 a.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The working lead is responsible for the following duties:

• Cable assembly, assigning daily work duties to staff, and ensuring orders are completed according to quality standards, specifications, and due dates. (Working Lead Position)
• Assisting with the supervision of production staff as needed when the supervisor is not present.
• Updating production schedule as required or directed.
• Training new and existing employees on efficient production assembly techniques.
• Communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures with the team.
• Working with the supervisor to maintain expected labor costs by monitoring staffing, hours worked, and overtime.
• Verifying that orders entered by sales are accurate, and following up with any necessary corrections or clarifications to ensure customer needs are met.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Test cables as needed.
• Participating in establishing process and quality improvements in the PDU production area.
• Coordinating and motivating employees individually and as a team to meet department and company goals.
• Assisting with special projects from other production cells or departments (e.g., warehouse, quality, engineering, or operations).
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the company’s enterprise resource management system.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with co-workers and management.
• Ability to follow as well as provide effective written and verbal job instructions.
• Must be able to properly differentiate and identify a wide range of colors used in the power cables/wire/conduit.
• Solid comprehension and experience with proper and safe use of automatic equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to assemble cable orders using established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to identify bottlenecks in the production flow and work with the team to clear them quickly and effectively. This includes the Lead performing the physical work with the production staff.
• Able to effectively use basic computer software systems for cable testing, email, and ERP system data entry.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics involved in work orders.
• Ability to communicate department staffing, tooling, and material needs both verbally and in writing to the supervisor or manager.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsible for acting as a working lead, supervising the daily assignment of work tasks to PDU Cables production employees, and ensuring employees are compliant with…