Assembly Lead

Team LeadCarrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Team Lead, this position is responsible for meeting department expectations and measurables. You will have a thorough knowledge of all departmental operations, demonstrate process proficiency, and be a multifunctional worker with the ability to perform all operations cross-functionally.Operations & Performance MetricsMonitor, assist, and improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Cost.Meet and exceed daily productivity goals and play a key role in all other departmental metrics.Initiate improvement actions to reduce department spending.Coordinate daily work assignments and provide immediate process or assembly back-up for any absenteeism.Ensure that equipment and machines are always in safe and good working condition.Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)Eliminate, prevent, and countermeasure all quality issues.Coordinate quality control activities; initiate and implement Work Standards, specifications, and characteristics of the processes to ensure quality is built in.Solve problems on an ongoing basis.Search for constant improvement, seek out to eliminate waste, and encourage the use of CI Tools and methods to properly solve problems.Leadership & Team DevelopmentEncourage good attendance and be a role model by being at work each working day and always being on time.Drive employees to get excited about work and use reinforcing feedback methods to encourage good work habits.Impress upon the team a sense of urgency to reach team goals and get things done.Provide new employee orientation, new employee introductions, and coordinate on-the-job training.Effective CommunicationCommunicate with all team members on a daily basis.Meet with cross-shift counterparts daily (at the start and end of the shift) to discuss Quality, Workload capacity, Safety, Staffing problems, CI issues, and machine/component problems.Hold weekly stand-up meetings to review the previous week's metric results and to receive any CI suggestions or concerns.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED2+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environment1+ years of experience reading blueprints, standard work instructions, bills of material, and precision measuring instrumentsPreferred QualificationsSolid mechanical background; proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel); knowledgeable of multiple lines is a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates a collaborative communication style with supervisors and related departments.Proven leadership skills; demonstrated ability to facilitate teams; exceptional customer service skills; ability to work well with others and independently.Proven problem-solving and strong decision-making skills; promotes and champions change.Strong organizational skills; excellent attention to detail and accuracy; work history includes versatility and flexibility.Drives for results; pursues personal development; willing to work overtime as needed.Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including:Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentivesRetirement benefitsTime Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition AssistancePay RangeThe hourly rate for this position is between $24.00-$48.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.