NPI Team Lead

Team Lead

The Team Lead position is responsible for supporting day to day tasks for assigned assembly lines with direct reports for the area. These tasks will include direct supervision, leading and monitoring product builders to ensure they are able to successfully meet and exceed established standards, volumes and other line KPIs as well as support continuous improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists with setting and overseeing work assignments, schedules, and work quality of an assembly line

Essential Functions

• Leads the production of product by providing clear direction to operators working within production and communicate output and challenges to Supervisor
• Perform work in process quality checks for assigned lines and alert Supervisor to any existing discrepancies
• Occasionally assist with shipping, receiving, inspection, and production planning
• Promotes "safety first" mindset across production floor and ensures staff are following safety procedures/guidelines, including PPE when required
• Observe, maintain, and improve work cell standardized work and standardized WIP
• Provide training to new team members and provide cross-training for current team members
• Schedules and coordinates work with and of appropriate department staff so that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Facilitate communication between operators and technical team to ensure issues impacting yield and efficiency are addressed promptly
• Create and update documentation for production lines
• Help with line balancing and continuous improvement of production lines
• Identifies and clarifies requirements
• Identify opportunities for productivity, business, and quality improvements
• Support company finance, accounting, human resources, quality, regulatory, and clinical departments as necessary to ensure compliance with requirements

Requirements

Education, Experience, Required Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of experience working the medical device industry
• 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• On-the-job training provided
• Must be detail oriented and an effective communicator
• Able to follow instructions and learn the production process
• Ability to handle and be trusted with confidential and/or sensitive information
• Able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner
• Able to problem-solve, work under pressure, and effectively manage stress

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or microscope
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Manual dexterity in order to assemble products or machines as directed
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. gown, gloves, and ear protection when applicable
• Must be willing to work in lab and clean room environments to support project work

Summary of Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan), and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Kavira (requires participation in medical plan).
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefits: Employee Supplemental Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) & Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Compensation

• The typical base pay range for this role is between $24.00-28.00/hour. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Company-provided Safe Harbor Contribution of 3% of eligible earnings.