Kitting and General Assembly Lead

KOKI Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of power tools and accessories. Our group of brands includes HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, Carat and Sankyo.

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Kitting & Assembly Operations Lead

Position Summary

The Kitting & Assembly Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the kitting department by ensuring materials, equipment, and production lines operate efficiently. This position serves as the primary support resource for material flow, quality assistance, robotic palletizing operations, and warehouse coordination while also assisting with kitting and assembly activities as needed.

The Kitting Operations Lead plays a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, supporting continuous workflow, and promoting a safe working environment. This is a hands-on operational position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Material Handling & Logistics

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Deliver components, packaging materials, and finished goods to and from kitting workstations.
• Stage materials for production to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Transport finished pallets to designated warehouse or shipping locations.
• Monitor material inventory levels on the production floor and replenish supplies as needed.
• Assist with inventory organization and material movements throughout the facility.

Kitting Operations

• Support kitting associates during periods of high production demand.
• Assist with kit assembly, packaging, labeling, and scanning activities.
• Ensure workstations remain organized, fully stocked, and operating efficiently.
• Help resolve production bottlenecks and maintain workflow throughout the shift.

Quality Support

• Perform in-process quality checks according to established work instructions.
• Verify components, labels, and completed kits meet quality standards.
• Assist the Quality team with inspections, audits, and containment activities when required.
• Identify quality concerns and immediately communicate issues to supervisors or Quality personnel.

Robotic Palletizer Operations

• Operate and monitor robotic palletizing equipment.
• Clear minor faults and jams while following established safety procedures.
• Verify pallet patterns and finished pallet quality.
• Coordinate pallet flow to prevent production interruptions.
• Escalate equipment issues requiring maintenance support.

Shipping & Warehouse Support

• Wrap, secure, and label finished pallets for shipment or storage.
• Ensure pallets meet shipping and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate pallet identification and inventory movement.
• Support shipping activities as needed.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or kitting operations.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating material handling equipment.
• Basic understanding of quality inspection processes.
• Ability to operate or learn automated production equipment, including robotic palletizers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift operation
• Material flow coordination
• Warehouse coordination
• Production support
• Quality inspection
• Inventory control
• Lean Manufacturing / 5S
• Continuous Improvement
• Robotic equipment operation
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Attention to detail

• Sounds like what you are looking for?
• Then we look forward to receiving your online application, via our online career portal. We look forward to meeting you soon.