Torque Converter Lead

This individual will work with a team of technicians in the Torque Converter department. As a lead technician, you will be responsible for scheduling, work coordination, and the timely assembly and delivery of torque converters used to feed the overall finished assembly process. The lead technician will be responsible for providing daily direction with respect to schedule, processes, and quality, and for training of new or junior personnel.

He/she will play a key role working with the team to maintain the overall target turn- around time for the delivery of torque converters as well as company targets and will contribute to improving quality, cost, and on time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

To oversee the final assembly area and to ensure maximum efficiency for this area.

Delegate duties to assembly team while on occasion being able to jump in and provide hands on support.

Coordinate daily schedule and address issues that surface during the production day which includes providing technical direction or problem-solving support to issues related to disassembly and assembling of used torque converters.

Communicate status of personnel, equipment, and materials to production team.

Execute operator level maintenance and ensure cleanliness of manufacturing equipment and work area.

Submit purchase requests for materials, supplies required. Work with the materials group to establish and maintain an efficient re-ordering system.

Lead in Continuous Improvement Activities for Manufacturing area (Lean, 5S)
Spearhead development of processes allowing for a focus on quality and lean manufacturing.

Develop and maintain documentation for quality systems.

Skills:

Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, particularly mechanical assembly

Exceptional team oriented interpersonal skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Able to use an ERP system to access production and inventory data.

Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills

Detail oriented and quality driven

Approaches job with a customer-first attitude.

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

5-7 years in manufacturing experience2-5 years of experience in a lead role Other:
May Require Overtime as needed.

Physical:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently

Must be able to stand at work bench for 8 hours/dayMust have fine motor skills