Team Leader - Hardware Insertion & Assembly

Overall role responsibilities:

· Execute Daily Department & Team Activities to ensure smooth flow, align on customer priorities, and ensure efficient and accurate execution of orders & instructions. Adopt, model & uphold standard work processes for all department functions.

· Communicate. Lead all T1 meetings, participate in all T2 meetings, escalate, adjust priorities & provide feedback to team members to ensure growth & development. Coordinate the activities of each team member to add value. Ensure alignment of upstream and downstream teams with customer priority.

· Coach and Assist Team Members. Enable team members to interact and solve problems. Partner with production staff members to assist in team member skill development to meet daily operational objectives. Assist with root cause identification & corrective action implementation, and problem resolution.

· Drive LEAN and Continuous Improvement activity by leading, facilitating, and participating in kaizens, waste identification/elimination. Improve asset utilization (OEE, Earned Hours) and throughput in the department to drive customer satisfaction and internal goals of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Aligned with our Core Values:

Safety, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability & Continuous Improvement

Day-to-day activities include:

- Leadership

- Lead a small team of individual contributors and process experts in the hardware/assembly department.

- Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure employees adhere to safety protocols, quality standards, and production deadlines.

- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

- Hardware and Assembly Operations

- Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of hardware and assembly departments, meeting production goals and customer deadlines.

- Monitor the use of tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and minimize downtime.

- Quality Control

- Ensure products meet specifications, drawing and customer criteria, including visual inspections and product testing.

- Ensure all parts and products are accurately produced, aligned, and finished according to design and safety standards.

- Inventory & Materials Management

- Oversee the inventory of materials used in the hardware and assembly process, ensuring adequate supply levels.

- Work with procurement to order materials and ensure timely availability to avoid production delays.

- Use and comply with all systems and documentation for inventory management, including Epicor Kinetics and supplier-managed inventory systems.

- Safety & Compliance

- Ensure all safety protocols are followed in the hardware and assembly area, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machinery.

- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations within the workplace.

Qualifications:

- Skills & Competencies:

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Proficient in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and assembly instructions.

- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial environment.

- Familiarity with using assembly tools, power tools, and basic machinery.

- Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a lead role, preferably within a sheet metal, assembly, or manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, assembly processes and hardware installation.

- Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to work in a factory environment.

Why Work at Salem Metal?

- Our customers and our team members are the core of our business. We’re focused on the well-being of our team members, who utilize their skills every day to meet the needs of our customers.

- We serve many markets – Medical Equipment, Measurement & Test, Industrial, Electronics, Security, Manufacturing and more - with products that improve the human condition and quality of life.

- We accomplish our work with a people-first atmosphere, with a benefits and services package provided by our PEO (Professional Employer Organization), yet we operate with the agility and drive of a small company.

- Our company leadership is on site daily. SMI has been a proud supporter of our local community for more than 55 years.

- Our new custom-built 100,000 sf state-of-the art facility in Middleton, MA is a great working environment to be in, with ample room for growth. 5S and housekeeping are part of our culture of high-performance.

- We have top-quality equipment, machinery, and tools to work with. Build your skills, learn from our in-house experts and our partners, and advance your career.

- Company celebrations, recognition events, and an annual bonus are all part of the mix at Salem Metal, Inc. People make the difference on our team.

Salem Metal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39.5 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) 3% Match

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person