What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Lead position at Great Plains Mfg?
Assembly Lead - 1st Shift – Salina, KS
Great Plains is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as a 1st Shift Assembly Lead at the Salina Facility. This unique opportunity allows you to plan, coordinate and lead in producing a quality product as efficiently as possible.
The schedule is Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (overtime on Fridays as required).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Practice and teach good Safety, with the ability to document incidents
- Responsible for day to day operation, including completing daily production
- Required to work overtime to complete tasks, sometimes with minimal notice
- Accurately complete required paperwork
- Ability to teach, coach and review employees, to meet department goals
- Maintains time and production records
- Ability to use 5-Gen Lean Mfg., implement improvements, and document outcomes
- Inspect work in progress and finished products
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
- Follow all Great Plains and OSHA regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- One to three years’ related experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and work within a team environment
- Working knowledge of AS400 and good computer skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,200 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.
