Assembly Work Leader at Strong Hold – Louisville, Kentucky

Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone to work with leadership to manage and execute department plans
• Goal oriented; you keep your team focused on the job and department goals
• Someone with team management skills, who can collaborate across departments
• Safety Oriented
• First Shift Lead - Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts

Tasks:

• Executing the Production Plan set by Manager
• Manage a team of 10 assemblers
• Read and interpret standard production drawings and job specifications
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications
• Trouble shoot repairs needed for equipment and/or defective materials.
• Manage clean and orderly work area
• Manage safety of all employees and machine usage

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Organization, material flow, process improvement
• Lead Kaizen events in your area with team members
• Solid understanding of lean principles – improving material flow and continuous improvement
• Ability to use power tools, drive a forklift and operate a pallet jack
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Familiarity with basic math and measurements
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time

Benefits

We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
• Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days