Assembler II - Team Lead

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire:• Medical, dental, and vision benefits• Company-paid life insurance • 11 paid Holidays• 401k Plan with Company Match• Tuition Reimbursement

Assembler II - Team Lead, 1st ShiftSchedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, plus facilitation of shift-passdownReports to: Production SupervisorPosition Description:Under direction of the Production Supervisor, responsible for ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies, procedures, practices, and standards. Provides work direction, monitors associate performance, and provides input for associate evaluations.Lead daily Tier 1 meetings; communicate issues to associates, and escalate issues to supervisors. Performs detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed, per approved documentation and training. Ensures paperwork complies with documentation requirements. Maintains high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturingPosition Authority:This position has the authority to stop production at his/her work station if there is a question or concern about the acceptability of materials, assemblies, or processes that affect the quality or safety of Viant products. Freedom to act, under close supervision, in semi-structured assignments that normally require adherence to defined procedures and/or specific, dcetailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety

Models and helps to enforce established safety policies, practices, and proceduresDocuments any safety/injury incidents and communicates to the Facilities / Equipment and Safety SupervisorHelps cultivate safety mindsets within production teams, consistently brining safety observations and recommendations for improvementsPerforms equipment setups and minor equipment troubleshooting. Escalates issues as needed (i.e. to Maintenance, supervisor, etc.)Maintains 6S on assigned line and notifies supervisor of any deficiencies

Quality

Follows all standard work, quality system procedures, and ISO regulatory requirements as defined by Viant's Quality System, policies, practices, and proceduresDirects and verifies that team members are following standard work, Quality System procedures, and regulatory requirements. Monitor production methods to verify accuracy and quality according to established policies and practices.Applies acquired knowledge of company's quality system to complete and review required documentation. Inspects product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standardsWhen a quality concern is raised, investigates and initiates documentation as necessary. Takes appropriate action with associates and any affected product, consulting with supervisor as appropriate.Performs daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirementsReads, understands, leads and directs associates to complete disposition activities of discrepant product, per written instructions, consulting with supervisor as needed.References documentation to resolve questions regarding quality

Delivery

Maintains high standards in quality, throughput, and attendance

Achieves acceptable level of proficiency on trained operationsIdentifies areas for process improvement, and makes recommendations to supervisorsLeads, supports, and coordinates with other Team Leads to ensure that all production areas are performing according to their daily/weekly goalsCommunicates important information to next shiftResponsible for communicating to Production Supervisor any production concerns and feedback on performance of assigned team membersAssists in training assigned team members in methods, procedures, and techniques according to established policies, procedures, and products.Responsible to help drive, initiate, and implement lean principles in production areas

People

Demonstrates Viant ValuesSets a good example, and leads team members in a positive mannerListens to and encourages others' opinions and input. Validates other people's contributions and feedback.Monitors associate behavior. Collaborates with supervisor as needed to resolve associate performance issuesCommunicates issues, changes, and updates to team members and ensures understandingSupports New Hires onboarding processMay attend and/or present data at company meetingsOther duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Education:High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of quality system requirements.

Job ExperienceMust have completed training for assigned work area. A minimum of 3 months experience is required; 1 year of experience is preferred. Previous experience in a regulated environment highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in EnglishDemonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work areaMaintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes, methods, and work assignmentsDetail- and quality-orientedOnce trained, able to work with little supervisionPerforms basic arithmetic calculations. Handles multiple tasks simultaneouslyProjects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant ValuesQualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessaryCommunicates problems to effect corrective actionWorking knowledge of various production machines / equipmentStrong attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous, day-to-day activities of a primarily productive nature.Moderate lifting (20 lbs.), carrying (10 lbs.), bending, and prolonged sitting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; work with fingers, hands, and arms; and perceive attributes of objects and materialIntensive, repetitive handwork for prolonged periodsRequires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and the ability to identify and distinguish colorsWell-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation