Assembly Group Lead

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity as an Assembly Group Lead in Aiken, South Carolina? Join our dedicated team of professionals at Emerson Discrete Automation!

The Assembly Group Lead is responsible for overseeing the Assembly Supervisors across all shifts to ensure seamless operations, productivity, and quality standards in the assembly department.

This role involves direct supervision of assembly supervisors, coordination between shifts, and implementation of standard methodologies, continuous improvement projects, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

The Assembly Group Lead will also work closely with other departments to meet production goals, maintain high-quality standards, and foster a positive and high performing work environment.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:


* Oversee Assembly Supervisors: Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to assembly supervisors on all shifts to ensure teams meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and follow established processes. 


* Safety Leadership and Safety Culture: Promote a strong safety culture across all shifts, ensuring that safety is a top priority at every level.

Ensure that all supervisors and team members understand and follow safety policies and protocols. Investigate safety incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and develop corrective actions to prevent future occurrences Foster an environment where employees feel empowered to report hazards and unsafe behaviors.


* Supervision & Support: Assist supervisors in handling employee-related tasks such as interviewing, hiring, training, coaching and promoting team members.


* Production Coordination: Ensure production schedules are maintained across all shifts while optimizing productivity and minimizing downtime.

Address any issues related to work assignments or production workflows.


* Performance Monitoring: Oversee work performance assessments conducted by supervisors, ensuring accurate and fair evaluations.

Recommend and implement performance improvement strategies as needed.


* Continuous Improvement & OpEx Initiatives: Lead Lean Manufacturing, KANBAN, and other continuous improvement efforts across the assembly area.

Oversee Operational Excellence (OpEx) projects, ensuring that GEMBA boards are updated regularly and used effectively to identify and act on improvement opportunities.


* GEMBA Boards and Data Management: Regularly review GEMBA boards on all shifts to track progress, performance, and challenges.

Ensure that supervisors and teams are using GEMBA boards to engage in problem-solving, daily performance tracking, and identifying areas for improvement.

Ensure all production data is collected and reported accurately.

Review performance data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.


* Training & Development: Ensure that training programs for new hires and current employees are successfully implemented across all shifts.

Work with supervisors to develop and...