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* Lead Assembler
**Lead Assembler**
**Lead Assembler**
* GEOKON is a manufacturer of sensors and used in civil, mining and structural engineering throughout the world.
We are currently seeking a **Lead Assembler**. This is a hands-on working lead position within the Mechanical Assembly department. You will assist the Production Supervisor with various tasks related to the supervision and coordination of Assembly. Assist in maintaining a structured work environment that benefits both the employees and customers, ensuring efficiency and productivity. Acts as a liaison between the Supervisor and other staff, ensuring that procedures are being followed, while also suggesting ideas for streamlining processes. This is a full-time position.
**Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**
+ **Planning and Production Scheduling:**
- Review and maintain sales orders to ensure shipment schedule is being met by distributing work orders to the appropriate assemblers
- Execute the planning and establish work schedules, assignments, and production processes to meet the production schedule
- Ensure that all assemblies are manufactured to meet the required delivery or production dates; notifies Supervisor and others required of any delays
- Review availability of parts and materials for job orders in the coming weeks. Notifies appropriate departments, as needed, of potential shortages.
+ **Production and Execution:**
- Assist in monitoring and enforcing quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives, ensure that parts are being made according to the correct procedure, including ISO
- Works with their supervisor to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and to create solutions to complex problems
- Recommend and/or implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and/or efficiency
- Assists the supervisor in preparing and generating required production documentation
+ **Leadership and Employee Development:**
- Assist in supervising, coaching, and motivating department employees
- Assist in the coordination and conduct employee training in equipment operations and work procedures to ensure that all work is performed correctly and efficiently
- Assist with the review of performance and evaluation of department employees with department supervisor
- Assist the department supervisor and Human Resources in the execution of personnel actions, such as hiring, evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Work with department supervisor and Human Resources to resolve employee issues, complaints, or grievances
- Work with the department supervisor to conduct team meetings and act as the conduits for company communications to all department employees
- Assist the department supervisor to coordinate resources to allow for training and continuous work while meeting production requirements
+ **Continuous Improvement:**
- Proactively identify and participate in process improvement activities to promote continuous improvement
- Leads and implements small-scale continuous improvement projects
- Supports other facility related projects and initiatives as assigned
- Working with the Documentation Specialist, MPE, Training Technician and others, assists with the development and writing of assembly instructions and new work processes
+ **Standards and Procedures:**
- Ensure that standard operating procedures and processes are adhered to
- Enforce and adhere to all Procedures, Policies and Processes at all times
- Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures
- Monitor workplace safety and work with others to minimize and eliminate safety risks and obstacles
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
+ **Other Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Perform assembly tasks as required
- Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor **Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:**
+ High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of Work Experience required
+ Associates Degree in Management and/or Technical Certificate with 1-3 years of Work Experience preferred **Other Requirements:**
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers
+ Proficiency with **Windows** based PC and **Microsoft Office** software
+ Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
+ Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
+ Ability to read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
+ Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees
+ Ability to inspect materials, products, and/or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
+ Mechanically inclined individual with excellent attention to detail
+ Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, time management and documentation skills
+ Ability to work independently as well as with a team
+ Ability to multi-task and must be organized
+ Must be familiar with manufacturing processes
+ Familiarity with ERP/MRP Software is required
+ Must be authorized to work in the United States This opportunity is located in , near , and resides within the scenic Upper Valley region of New Hampshire, which offers a wide-range of year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.
GEOKON is an outstanding company offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance and 401(k).
Please email or send ***(no phone calls please)*** your rsum, **with salary history**, to:
Shelly Bragg
Manager, Human Resources
GEOKON
48 Spencer Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
* ***GEOKON** is an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 603-###-#### ext. 1013 for assistance. US citizen or authorization to work in the US is required.*
***Microsoft** and **Windows** are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.*
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