Assembly Lead

Job Details

Job Location

Solid 3 - Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range

$18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Description

MISSION

PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer's experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail

Summary

The Assembly Lead is responsible for executing the company's goals and objectives to meet deadlines in the most effective and efficient manner. They are responsible for the continual assessment of production processes to ensure the team is operating at the highest level of speed and quality to meet client expectations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Ensure and enforce safety requirements and documentation

Responsible for layout of physical workstations to maximize workflow and fluid production

Responsible for production numbers, quality auditing, and employee safety

Train new employees and coach existing employees on proper procedures and proper use of equipment

Act as a primary point of contact with other departments for questions and problem resolution

Troubleshoot missing parts, conflicting information, etc.

Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy and communication of the departments work schedule with building manager

Be a change agent for driving out waste throughout the assembly and packing process

Lead the team while reinforcing productivity and quality driven objectives.

Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making

Ensure equipment is maintained, while maximizing equipment efficiency

May act as back-up to supervisor in their absence. Responsible for making daily staffing decisions (i.e. granting on the spot time off and/or sharing resources with other departments)

Provide flexibility to other departments and areas as required by the business

Will be required to participate with daily production as workloads dictate

Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment

Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Excellent coaching, facilitating and flexibility

Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects per plan

Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills

Ability to set priorities, delegate work and coordinate work efforts

Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values

Flexibilityto travel between multiple PD locations

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Prefer 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent

Experience

1-3 years lead experience in assembly, packaging or manufacturing environment

Experience providing daily work direction to hourly/shift workers

Experience using Microsoft Office Products

Forklift certified, or ability to obtain forklift operating certificate

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time

Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations

Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required throughout the workday