Assembly Group Lead - Emerson

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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 motivate team members to reach their full potential.
• Process Improvements: Develop and implement process improvements in collaboration with supervisors to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor adherence to quality standards across all shifts to ensure that products meet specifications and processes follow established methods.
• Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with other departments (e.g., engineering, maintenance, and logistics) to ensure goal alignment. Serve as a communication bridge between shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential tasks as assigned by upper management

WHO YOU ARE:

You will make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, provide timely and effective information to others across the organization, and stage activities and schedules.

FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably supervising multiple shifts.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, hazard identification, JSA, and safety culture development.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, KANBAN, GEMBA, and OpEx initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Current legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Familiarity with data reporting and analysis to drive operational and safety improvements.
• Experience with Oracle ERP

OUR OFFER TO YOU: 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.  Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.  Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.  We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.  We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

 

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