Production Area Lead

Production Area Lead

Department: GL6 Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: SMC

Reporting To: Carmen

FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking a Production Area Lead that will work as part of a larger team to assemble high‑tech components and package the final assembled product for customer delivery. Once you join the team, you will perform a wide variety of tasks within the production line and in a warehouse setting. You will have the opportunity to display critical thinking skills and expand your career in smart manufacturing.

• Must be able to perform the roles and responsibilities of Assembly Operator, SMT/PTH/Test Operator I, SMT/PTH/Test Operator II, and SMT/PTH/Test Assistant Lead.
• Leads and motivates a team that works to complete tasks as set by higher‑level management.
• Track attendance in an organized fashion.
• Create accurate end‑of‑shift report.
• Assist Production Supervisor in overseeing line operations.
• Must be willing to serve as a back‑up for the Production Supervisor.
• Assign daily duties to assembly team and monitor and maintain production output.
• Track UPH and determine where the bottlenecks are and escalate to production supervisor.
• Ensure production team has correct materials and adequate quantity to complete goals.
• Provide effective communication and escalate issues as needed.
• Build and fulfill requirements needed; work closely with engineering, quality, and shipping department to ensure product is completed and shipped on time.
• Develop understanding of and ability to complete daily and weekly production plan to achieve output.
• Ensure operator adherence to working times, quality standards and work instructions.
• Communicate cross‑functionally and raise issues through proper channels including leaders through Production, Warehouse, PMH, Maintenance and Engineering and Quality.
• Resolve low‑level conflicts; know when conflicts need to be escalated to the supervisor/manager.
• Willingness to move to a variety of workstations and perform a multitude of tasks.
• Follow policies and instructions that pertain to quality work standards and production quality.
• Promote safety and apply 5s principles; clean, dust, sweep, mop, tape, and organize your work area.
• Must be able to work well in a team setting and be willing to collaborate with others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; 2‑year technical degree preferred.
• 1 year experience in a related field required, 2‑4 years’ experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• IPC‑610 Certification strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read tape measure, work instructions, and other documents written in English.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear PPE properly.
• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs; must be able to stand/walk for 8+ hours.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long‑term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, vacation, and holiday paid time off for all full‑time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
• Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.