Assembler - Pump Cell Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage. 

Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In this position, you’ll take a hands-on leadership role in the daily activities of power take-off assemblies for products on Ford trucks. Precise, consistent work output is essential, and you’ll be a critical part of ensuring your team achieves its goals.

• Direct the activities of the personnel in the assembly cells
• Focus on maximizing value stream profitability by continually improving processes
• Ensure ISO and quality standards meet company requirements
• Focus on building teamwork within the assembly cells by conducting periodic employee meetings
• Monitor throughput and standards, and take corrective action as necessary to maximize efficiency
• Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed per the department functions
• Provide training, support, direction, and guidance to assembly cell employees
• Ensure capacity levels match short-term and long-term demand
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Promote and administer safety awareness daily  
• Maintain rapport with employees to promote effective working relationships
• Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
• Monitor material flow and maintain material delivery routes
• Assist in assembly cell operations as delegated by the assistant assembly manager
• Update Heijunka boards and replenishment systems
• Manage inventory levels and communicate potential shortages to manufacturing and/or purchasing managers to minimize stock outages
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracies, which include monitoring all inventory transactions within the designated value stream
• Work closely with upstream and downstream suppliers
• Monitor and communicate the performance of the receiving department, bench assembly workers, and shipping department in supermarket rules, as well as train new employees in supermarket rules
• Receive parts from the receiving dock and move parts through to the assigned cells
• Perform other duties that are assigned
• Must be able to secure and retain a forklift license

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Minimum one (1) year of assembly experience
• Previous lead or supervisory experience would be a plus
• Prefer Lean Implementer certification
• Good mechanical aptitude 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
• Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations  
• A persuasive speaker to both peers and superiors—has natural charisma 
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Ability to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of plant policies and procedures
• Ability to work well with others

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
• Prescription drug programs
• Telehealth 
• Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
• 3 weeks of paid time off 
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness and Engagement

LOCATION: Tulsa, OK 

DEPARTMENT: Distribution

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Manufacturing/Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Assistant Assembly Manager

SHIFT TYPE: Monday–Friday (5-8s), and some Saturdays as needed

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: On-site

SUPERVISES: N/A

SALARY GRADE: 12

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.