Assembler - Misc Cell Crew Leader

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• We are Muncie Power At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts - we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Department: Distribution

Work environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse

Reports to: Assistant Assembly Manager

Shift type: Monday–Friday (5-8s), being flexible to work 5-12s and some Saturdays as needed

Workplace arrangement: On-site

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 12

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled assembly cell crew leader for our miscellaneous cell. This position requires a hands-on approach in leading day-to-day activities of mechanical assembly within a manufacturing environment. The focus of this job is producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines, and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential, requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Error-free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert - who will be recognized and supported by management in a stable work environment - can deliver quality work on a consistent basis.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct the activities of the personnel in the assembly cells
• Focus on maximizing value stream profitability by continually improving processes
• Assure ISO and quality standards meet company requirements
• Focus on building teamwork within the assembly cells by conducting periodic employee meetings
• Monitor throughput vs. standards, and takes corrective action as necessary to maximize efficiency
• Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed in accordance with the department functions
• Provide training, support, direction, and guidance to assembly cell employees
• Assure capacity levels match short term and long-term demand
• Adhere to and enforces all company policies and procedures
• Promote and administer safety awareness daily
• Maintain close relationship with employees to promote effective working relationships
• Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
• Monitor material flow and maintain material delivery routes
• Assist in assembly cell operations as delegated by the assistant assembly manager
• Update Heijunka boards and replenishment systems.
• Manage inventory levels and communicate potential shortages to manufacturing and/or purchasing to minimize stock outages
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracies, which include monitoring all inventory transactions within the designated value stream
• Work closely with upstream and downstream suppliers
• Must monitor and communicate the performance of the receiving department, bench assembly workers, and shipping department in following supermarket rules as well as train new shop employees in the rules of the supermarket
• Receive parts in from the receiving dock and move parts through to the assigned cells
• Perform other duties that are assigned
• Must be able to secure and retain a forklift license

Experience & skills:

• Minimum one (1) year of assembly experience
• Previous lead or supervisory experience would be a plus
• Prefer Lean Implementer certification
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
• Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• A persuasive speaker to both peers and superiors - has natural charisma
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Ability to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of plant policies and procedures
• Ability to work well with others

Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.

Safety Notice:

This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

Benefits:

Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.