Lead, Component Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Lead, Component Manufacturing

1st Shift

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy and is named Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:
The function of the Component Manufacturing Lead is to effectively lead a group of Technicians within the operation under the direction of the Component Area Manager or Supervisor in a progressive build environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
*Support area manager in establishing standards, methods, and processes as required.
*Oversee technicians and manufacturing process in pursuit of overall quality and cost reduction with adherence to established standards, methods, and procedures.
*Assist in troubleshooting operational issues at each process.
*Perform specific shift tasks related to work area preparation and end of shift work area cleaning and organizing.
*Monitor productivity and escalate any issues affecting efficiency to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
*Make suggestions for overall product quality and cost improvements.
*Oversee area operations in the absence of the Area Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience:
*High School Diploma or GED required - extra schooling in related fields preferred; 2+ years in a high-power assembly environment.
*Good communication skills; Must be able to work well in a team environment.
*Some lead or supervisory experience preferred.
*Experience in bringing up of new assembly lines preferred.
*Knowledge of standard assembly tools, including air tools, electric drivers, torque tools, and crimp tools.
*Workers are expected to help meet and exceed predetermined daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
*Experience with standard office computer programs to record assembly activities and reference assembly instructions.
*Experience dealing with multiple simultaneous tasks and requirements.
*Must be able to follow established safety procedures.
*Some travel may be required.

Working Conditions:
*Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
*Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds.
*Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)