Area Leader- Production

Job Summary

Reporting to the supervisor you will be responsible for the Daily Management System of the production line. As a Line Leader you will be a provider of support to the Production Operators ensuring the day-to-day running of the lines is optimized.

The Area / Line Leader is action oriented and drives results whilst ensuring operators are fully supported and upholding a strict health & safety culture.

On time, every time.

Job Description

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the Daily Management System of given production line ensuring all tasks on T-cards are performed as described and at the set time.

In this role you will follow a visual form of standard work being accountable for the hour x hour boards and logging miss rate-pareto.

You will be responsible for the 3Q6S standard of the line, conducting 3Q6s audits and upholding a strict health & safety culture along with managing the product down the line ensuring operators have all material and equipment needed to conduct their roles.

Create and sustain a positive working environment : -

• Model the Nidec way’
• Inspire a shared vision.
• Challenge the process.
• Enable others to act.
• Encourage the heart.

General Responsibilities

• Ensue all tasks on T-cards are performed on time :
• Conduct morning start up meetings and PPE checks.
• Conduct end of shift checks.
• Fill in hour x hour boards and miss rate-pareto.
• Scrap materials daily.
• Daily Gemba walks to ensure lines are clean and clear of waste.
• Line audit and actions completed weekly.
• Follow set escalation process.
• Material and PCB supply reports & feedback any line stops to supervisor.
• Release work to the lines according on priority and material availability daily
• Ensure operators have everything they need to prevent line stops :
• All sub-assemblies are delivered to operators.
• All raw materials are delivered to operators.
• All replenishment material is replenished on time.
• Waste bins are emptied for operators.
• All consumables are delivered to operators.
• Workstations are covered by yourself when operators must leave the lines.
• Report all stock discrepancies to supervisor.
• Cover the production lines in periods of absence and holidays if needed.
• Compile miss rate-pareto action plan with owner and close date.
• Report issues the supervisor and relative support service.
• Responsible for ensuring all materials, PCB’s and other materials are stored in -correct locations and visually managed.
• Support Supervisor with risk assessments and health & safety activities.
• Review works order velocity weekly ensuring orders are started and completed on time.
• Commit to being customer focused, delivering to them on time every time by demonstrating a can-do attitude that is action oriented with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Lead by example creating a positive work environment on the production line where people are motivated & engaged.
• Feedback any personal issue to the supervisor.
• Provide support & cover to other Line Leaders.

Additional Job Details

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Qualifications

Essential

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• 6+ months experience in assembly area
• Familiar with KPI’s and meeting targets
• Competent using computers.

Desirable

• 1+ year experience in assembly area
• Experience with MS Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Languages

• English mandatory
• Spanish preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES (Korn Ferry preferred) please list 5.

• Drives Results
• Action Orientated
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates effectively.
• Situational Adaptability
30+ days ago