Lead Assembler
Ann Arbor, MI, US
At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.
At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for leading and training other Associates, acting as a liaison between Associates and Shift Lead/supervisor, and performing all aspects of inspecting, packing, testing, and assembling product. This involves facilitating departmental activities with department Shift Lead/supervisor as well as providing coaching and guidance to Associates regarding performance and production issues with the support of the Shift Lead/ supervisor.
Job Details/Responsibilities
1. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
2. Abide by safety procedures.
3. Direct and maximize workflow/production changes and adhere to production schedules.
4. May include some machine operation, maintenance, repair, and investigation.
5. Track inventory and/or material shortages so ensure shortages do not occur. May perform inventory transactions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
6. Monitor and track time/attendance and provide accurate information to the Shift Lead/supervisor.
7. Provide Associate coaching and counseling on performance, production, and safety issues.
8. Keep Shift Lead/supervisor informed of production issues.
9. Ensure daily staffing requirements are met.
10. Assemble product, as required. May pack product, inspect visual and/or functional aspects of product.
11. May perform equipment checks.
12. Train and monitor Assemblersâ performance and quality.
13. Maintain clean and organized work area in accordance with site-specific procedures.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The position exists in a manual production environment with minimal exposure to automated equipment. May require gowning procedures for controlled environment. May at times involve exposure to chemicals that have fume removal by exhaust system requiring the use of personal protective equipment. May require the use of eye protection, hand protection and depending on noise level, may require hearing protection. Visual acuity in compliance with site specific Visual Acuity Program. Majority of workday is spent either standing or sitting. On occasion, may stoop, bend, reach, pull, etc. Typically include frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. At times, moving equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of site production experience. Basic computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
The base wage range for this role is $20.86 to $23.12. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit