Manufacturing Lead

Job Overview The Manufacturing Lead will be responsible for day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at the NDS Mesa facility. The position will report to the area Supervisor or Manager. The Manufacturing Lead will be assigned a group of specific operations in which he or she will become the subject matter expert. The candidate will be responsible for reporting manufacturing performance for their work cell, directly training and assisting in the coordination/scheduling of training activities, overseeing build progress, maintaining safety and quality standards, and working directly on the manufacturing line to build product as needed to cover personal breaks, absences, meet production rate, and increase capacity. Benefits Monday‑Thursday work week working four 10‑hour days Off on Fridays Generous paid time off and holiday pay Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(K), employee assistance programs, flexible spending account Key Responsibilities Strictly follow safety regulations and help ensure all employees act and think safely. Become the manufacturing subject matter expert for associated work cells. Review production master schedule and assign department workers to tasks. Lead daily department meetings as needed and assign required production work. Ensure workers are properly trained in accordance with company SOPs, policies, and work instruction. Ensure production documentation is always accurate. Monitor and maintain availability of documentation, tools, materials, and supplies. Setup and tear down workstations in support of manufacturing jobs; ensure equipment and machines are properly set up and conduct minor repairs. Ensure established production rates and efficiency standards are met. Ensure production facilities are properly maintained. Foster a continuous improvement culture by documenting and implementing improvement ideas. Monitor performance of department employees and provide supervisor with documentation of positive and negative behaviors. Generate maintenance work orders as needed. Troubleshoot production issues as they arise. Follow standard practices and safety procedures. Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Collaboration This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders. Level of Decision Making This position entails making autonomous daily decisions. Required Skills & Qualifications 5 or more years of related experience. Ability to obtain BATF clearance to work with our products. High school diploma or GED. Proven experience in motivation and training of subordinates. Demonstrated continuous improvement experience. Ability to solve problems and provide input for performance reviews. Capacity to read and interpret procedures accurately and to provide related guidance to subordinates. Effectively present information to peers and respond to questions from others including the management team and customers. Stand or sit for extended periods of time; lifting 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work overtime, as required. Competencies Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities. Ability to work in fast‑paced environments. Leadership or teamwork abilities. Working Conditions Full‑time on‑site status. This position may require travel on an as‑needed basis. This position may require working in diverse settings and conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nammo Defense Systems Inc.