Manufacturing Lead (Onsite)
Job Description
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As a Manufacturing Lead, you will be the primary operational leader for assigned manufacturing areas, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and People Development (SQDIP). You will lead and develop Area Leads and Operators, improve manufacturing processes, and partner across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Production Control, and EHS to deliver reliable, high-quality products. This role offers the opportunity to build leadership capability, influence operational strategy, and create sustainable improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at our Phoenix, AZ facility
Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
Direct Reports: Area Leads and production personnel within assigned manufacturing departments
-
Lead
daily
manufacturing
execution
across
assigned
areas,
ensuring
performance
against
Safety,
Quality,
Delivery,
Inventory,
Productivity,
and
People
Development
(SQDIP)
goals.
•
Promote
and
sustain
a
safety-first
culture
by
monitoring
safety
performance,
enforcing
PPE
and
7S
standards,
leading
safety
audits,
and
partnering
with
EHS
to
resolve
systemic
concerns
and
implement
preventive
actions.
•
Serve
as
the
departmental
point
of
contact
for
quality
escalations,
investigations,
and
audit
readiness;
ensure
adherence
to
manufacturing
procedures,
work
instructions,
SOPs,
and
quality
standards.
•
Lead
defect-reduction
efforts
through
root-cause
analysis,
corrective
actions,
performance
monitoring,
and
sustainable
process-improvement
plans.
•
Drive
execution
of
daily
production
plans
to
meet
customer
demand,
throughput,
OEE,
labor-efficiency,
and
delivery
targets.
•
Support
Tier
1
and
Tier
2
management
systems,
maintaining
accurate
reporting,
clear
escalation
paths,
and
timely
resolution
of
operational
issues.
•
Partner
with
Planning,
Supply
Chain,
and
Production
Control
to
align
staffing,
material
availability,
WIP,
cycle
counts,
inventory
accuracy,
scrap
reduction,
and
production
priorities.
•
Lead
and
coach
Area
Leads
and
Operators
through
regular
one-on-ones,
on-floor
mentoring,
skill
assessments,
performance
discussions,
and
development
planning.
•
Manage
labor
allocation
and
staffing
strategies
across
shifts
to
ensure
workforce
readiness,
training
completion,
certification
progression,
and
achievement
of
operational
objectives.
•
Lead
Lean
Manufacturing,
Kaizen,
and
continuous-improvement
initiatives
that
strengthen
safety,
quality,
material
flow,
productivity,
and
cost
performance;
standardize
and
sustain
best
practices
across
the
department.
•
Foster
a
culture
of
accountability,
teamwork,
engagement,
continuous
learning,
and
effective
communication
across
shifts,
departments,
and
leadership
teams.
•
Support
hiring,
onboarding,
succession
planning,
and
the
development
of
future
subject-matter
experts,
Area
Leads,
and
Manufacturing
Leads.
What You Bring
-
High
school
diploma
or
GED
required;
an
associate
degree,
technical
certification,
or
equivalent
relevant
experience
is
preferred.
•
5+
years
of
manufacturing
experience,
with
at
least
2
years
in
a
lead,
trainer,
coordinator,
or
supervisory
capacity.
•
Demonstrated
experience
leading
teams
in
a
manufacturing
or
production
environment,
including
labor
planning,
performance
coaching,
training,
and
employee
development.
•
Experience
with
Lean
Manufacturing,
Kaizen,
7S,
root-cause
analysis,
process
optimization,
and
continuous-improvement
methodologies.
•
Strong
understanding
of
production
operations,
quality
systems,
inventory
and
material
management,
manufacturing
equipment,
and
process
controls.
•
Ability
to
use
production
metrics
and
reporting
systems
to
evaluate
performance,
identify
trends,
resolve
issues,
and
make
data-driven
decisions.
•
Advanced
workstation
certifications
and
demonstrated
process
expertise,
or
the
ability
to
obtain
and
maintain
required
certifications.
•
Strong
written
and
verbal
communication,
cross-functional
collaboration,
escalation
management,
conflict-resolution,
and
change-management
skills.
•
Ability
to
stand
and
walk
for
extended
periods
during
a
12-hour
shift
and
lift,
carry,
push,
or
pull
materials
up
to
50
pounds,
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation.
•
Ability
to
work
safely
in
a
manufacturing
environment
requiring
PPE
and
adherence
to
controlled-environment
procedures.
•
A
commitment
to
operational
excellence,
accountability,
continuous
learning,
teamwork,
and
a
safety-first
culture.
.
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive
salary
and
401k
with
employer
match
•
Discretionary
paid
time
off
•
Paid
parental
leave
for
all
•
Medical,
dental,
and
vision
plans
•
Fitness
programs
•
Emotional
and
mental
wellness
support
•
Learning
and
development
programs
•
And
yes,
we
have
snacks
in
our
offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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