Production Team Lead

As&E - Billerica, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Billerica, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Production Team Lead at Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company, is responsible for overseeing the production floor operations in Billerica, MA. This role focuses on guiding a designated team to meet operational targets and customer commitments while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The Production Team Lead will work closely with the Manufacturing and Operations Management team to drive improvements in production efficiency, quality, and on-time shipments, contributing to the company's mission of providing advanced x-ray technologies for security and safety.

Responsibilities

• Guide a designated team to meet operational targets and customer commitments.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing resource utilization.
• Monitor and analyze key process metrics to identify trends and drive process optimization strategies.
• Create and maintain measurements for the team's performance, including daily and monthly goals.
• Continuously analyze operations to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Manage resources to accomplish established goals of quality, quantity, and cost.
• Interface effectively with other Group Leads to allocate resources between teams as needed.
• Advocate for safe and correct production processes, aiming for zero errors.
• Contribute to direct labor during surge times to meet commitments.
• Work with management to set production targets and guide the team to reach them.
• Communicate clear priorities to the team on an ongoing basis.
• Allocate resources to meet production schedules and targets.
• Ensure the team completes all administrative tasks to support production systems.
• Provide annual reviews, performance feedback, and coaching to team members.
• Manage time-off requests, daily time approval, and employee attendance.
• Collect data and report metrics to support production targets and team goals.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and events as needed.
• Maintain a high standard of organization on the factory floor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience or similar industry experience.
• 5+ years experience testing and troubleshooting large capital equipment.
• 5+ years of military training and experience testing and troubleshooting large military platforms may be considered in lieu of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of Excel, ERP, and work instruction type software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling techniques.
• Basic management, employee relations, and administrative skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Commitment to achieving production goals despite challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and focus.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of BoM's, work instructions, and drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of 5S and Lean execution in a factory setting.
• Strong knowledge of EM Assembly processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of component, subsystem, and complete assembly test processes.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities