Sr. Product Assembler - 1st shift CA

Job Overview

In a team environment, oversee all workflow for a team or teams. Responsible for scheduling workflow and assisting team members with problems. Assist engineers or area supervision in development and support of the introduction of new processes and/or products. Builds product as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Understands, adheres to and promotes safety policies and practices.
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements and the Datascope Corp. Quality Policy.
• Proactively identifies and communicates quality issues and concerns; actively pursues resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
• Builds product by following all processes in which trained (in their most current revision), and completing other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
• Act as a role model to others while demonstrating optimum proficiency.
• Demonstrates, promotes and suggests ideas for Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
• Takes an active leadership role in implementing and driving Lean activities.
• Champions the flex strategy, rotates as necessary and works well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Maintains accurate records, including training files and DHRs.
• Consistently ensures the team is maintaining records accurately.
• Required to participate in Shared Leadership.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in their implementation.
• Understands, follows and promotes all Datascope Corp. and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Responsible for attending and passing all required Datascope Corp. and site-specific training (i.e., QS Basics, Lean Training).
• Understands the functions of SAP, including running reports.
• Responsible for conducting basic and routine troubleshooting if applicable to the area.
• Often takes on responsibility of training other operators in accordance with SOPs for the area.
• Responsible for maintaining individual training records.
• Maintains departmental procedures.
• Give direction to team members and coordinate daily activities to meet company goals.
• Acts as liaison between manufacturing and other departments such as engineering and facilities to communicate needs or make requests.

Minimum Requirement

• High school graduate or equivalent or 5 years works experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English for training, instruction and team interaction.
• Be able to perform basic math.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience with 2-3 years in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to follow processes, has a complete understanding of the technical job duties and their practical applications to problems and situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all communication, including written and spoken, as well as strong math skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team setting, be flexible, and exhibit a willingness to learn/ take on new tasks.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work under limited supervision and assist with the training and coaching of others.
• May be required to work daily/weekend overtime to support business needs.
• Must take instructions well and be able to carry out completely.
• Must have the ability to lead others and make decisions.

This role is based in Wayne, NJ. The salary for this position is $26.60 per hour. This role is eligible for participation in our Excellence Incentive Plan (EIP), an annual incentive program that rewards performance against financial and operational goals. This shift reports at Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm EST.