Lead Assembler/Coord. bei Sunstar Americas, Inc.

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

The Lead Assembler Position/Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Kitting Supervisor in all daily job functions.  This position coordinates the ordering of parts and materials for orders and the organization of the department.  They will be leading and motivating the assemblers in assembling parts and components to make a finished good product for oral care displays and kits for the retail customer. 

Essential Job Functions:  

• Leads assembly lines with assemblers producing displays and kits by assembling components and subassemblies
• Assumes leadership of the area in the Supervisor’s absence
• Leads and directs manufacturing efforts of Assemblers with organizing of material
• Works with Supervisor to coordinate and orders parts for materials needed
• Improves production processes. Helps develop, coach, and motivate assemblers to achieve goals
• Ensures operation flows smoothly, resolves daily tactical issues that may affect the unit of work performance
• Attends meetings going over the departments activities and actively participates or facilitates the daily start-up meetings
• Assists Supervisor in recording production, analyzing assembly specifications, printing labels
• Coordinates and gathers materials for Work Orders with Supervisor
• Communicates with Planner, Office Clerks, Managers, Forklift drivers
• Leads team by following the processes and procedures. Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements to run the department
• Maintains safe and clean working environment
• Contributes to team effort by working together to finish a display or kit
• Spends time with the shipping team and receiving team to learn the companies systems
• Operates material handling equipment including, hand pallet jacks and utility carts

 Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge/Experience

• 1-3 years of experience assembling assemblies, displays, and kits
• Background in manufacturing, shipping, or distribution

Skills  

• Proficient navigating with computer systems, Internet Explorer, Email, Microsoft Office,
• Good analytical and mathematical skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Able to communicate and speak in front of groups

Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and is able to lead by example
• Able to multitask different assignments and job duties
• High sense of urgency
• High attention to detail
• Strong work effect and responsible
• Be able to work as a team and communicate well with others
• Must be able to lift up to 20 Ibs without restriction
• Able to work overtime and some Saturdays

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. 

The pay range for this position Lead Assembler is $14.83- $20.06. however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus depending on company performance.