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Kollmorgen Corporation
Assembly Lead
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$40,203 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Work Model:
This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ We are seeking a Cell Leader to support daily manufacturing operations by coordinating work within a production cell, ensuring adherence to standard processes, and driving team performance. In this role, you will play a key role in maintaining safety, quality, and productivity while ensuring effective communication and execution of daily production priorities.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily operations within the production cell, ensuring work is prioritized and completed efficiently
- Train and support associates on processes, procedures, and manufacturing tasks across multiple roles
- Maintain working knowledge of all cell functions to provide coverage as needed
- Troubleshoot equipment and production issues and coordinate resolution
- Ensure daily management systems (boards, meetings, metrics) are updated and executed
- Monitor and drive completion of standard work activities (5S, Kanban audits, routine tasks)
- Communicate staffing needs, including labor shortages or excess capacity based on production demand
- Promote adherence to standard processes and identify opportunities to eliminate waste
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and workplace standards
- Provide support and coverage for the Production Supervisor as needed and communicate issues proactively Required Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (drawings, diagrams, specifications)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Basic math skills and ability to analyze production data
- Experience using systems such as Oracle or similar tools Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
- Experience training and mentoring team members
- Experience with continuous improvement practices (e.g. 5S, Lean, Kanban)
- Familiarity with daily management systems and production metrics tracking
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment or processes
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job