Manufacturing Lead

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Full Time San Diego, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Manufacturing Lead - Zirconia Mfg.

2nd Shift (1:30 pm to 10 pm)

Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity fora Manufacturing Leadto join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. Do you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment? If you would like to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen.

Argenis a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa,Argenhas evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions.

Argencontinues to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through its Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service.

Argen’sproducts are FDA regulated and ISO certified.

A Manufacturing Lead produces standard and/or custom medical devices to meet customer requirements by following standard work instructions and company policies while manufacturing Argen products in a team environment.

• Follow department SOPs and work instructions and adhere to customer and Argen standards for manufacturing products.
• Adhere to work instructions to properly operate and maintain equipment as needed.
• Visually inspect product quality, troubleshoot and elevate issues when necessary.
• Report & elevate equipment per work instructions.
• Ensure team meets daily Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations.
• Identify and recommend disposition of defective items for rework or scrap.
• Understand the product manufacturing process from initial steps through final inspection.

• Make line balancing personnel adjustments as required to maintain production flow and communicate all adjustments to the Supervisor.
• Clearly communicate instructions and operational expectations to team members.
• Periodically inspect product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
• Complete all documentation and training as required.

• Assist in authoring and/or revising SOPs and work instructions as needed.
• Support R&D Engineering products as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, wear appropriate PPE, and adhere to safety standards.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed by all team members.
• Train all manufacturing associates on all SOPs and work instructions in area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five plus years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong knowledge of all manufacturing procedures with the ability to train others.
• Possesses leadership qualities and leads a manufacturing team in achieving results in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Possesses leadership qualities such as self-awareness, team focus, ability to translate learning into action, and train others to do so, as well as drive success.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and readily accept additional responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Passionate about industry and desire to contribute where needed.
• Schedule adherence and dependability.
• Ability to…