Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.
Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.
SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Lead is pivotal in our manufacturing plant, overseeing daily operations and ensuring that production schedules are met efficiently and by quality standards. This position requires a dynamic leader who can coordinate team activities, manage resources, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain a smooth workflow.
The Manufacturing Lead bridges the production floor and management, ensuring clear communication and successful objective achievement. They also contribute to continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs, supporting immediate goals and long-term manufacturing success.
Shift: 3rd (11pm -7am)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules and quality standards are met.
- Mentor and train manufacturing staff, guiding best practices and safety protocols.
- Coordinate with other departments, such as supply chain and quality control, to ensure smooth workflow and timely issue resolution.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor equipment and machinery for malfunctions, arranging maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
- Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, adjusting processes or resources to meet production targets.
- Lead emergency response efforts within the manufacturing area, including executing evacuation plans and incident reporting.
- Value diversity in people and ideas.
- Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational training.
- 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience in the medical industries or molding, printed circuit boards, or electronics businesses.
- Experience with formal training in a production environment.
- Experience reading and interpreting production reports and MRP systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Trained or certified in Lean and Six Sigma is a plus.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
JOB SKILLS
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment managing a team for a continuous workflow, spotting constraints prior to them creating a gap in the line.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Managerial courage to proactively address issues and conflicts.
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and procedures.
- Analytical skills to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
- Decision-making skills to maintain production schedules.
- Task prioritization, schedule management, and timely order completion.
- Resource organization to enhance productivity.
- Safety enforcement and compliance with health regulations.
- Emergency response capabilities within a manufacturing setting.
- Quality monitoring and control throughout the production process.
- Continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee will regularly engage in activities such as using hands to finger, handle, or feel and communicating verbally. Additionally, the employee will frequently need to reach with hands and arms while standing and walking as part of the role. Occasional lifting and movement of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. This position also demands specific vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Amphenol-CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
- Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
- Hearing protection in specific locations.
- Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.
EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
TRAVEL
Travel is not required for this position.
AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf
Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).
Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [email protected]
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 3rd shift (11pm - 7am)? Only those who answer will be considered
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (Required)
Work Location: In person
