Production Lead on Second Shift

About the role

As a Production Lead at Ascentek, you will play a pivotal role in directing and coordinating day-to-day production activities. Your responsibilities include planning, organizing, and carrying out objectives related to production efficiency, utilization, safety, productivity, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer needs are met through appropriate day-to-day allocation of people, equipment, and assets in the production operations of the plant.
• Work with the management team, customers, and Ascentek personnel to prioritize tasks and assign resources cost-effectively to meet the customers' needs.
• Oversee activities in the production area to meet production goals, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the production area, from raw materials to finished products.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement/change over reduction activities and process.
• Assist in maintaining product quality through Finished Parts Document controls.
• Develop and implement operating procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve quality.
• Plan and oversee the maintenance of assets that are critical to production.
• Maintain plant cleanliness such that customer tours can be a positive marketing experience.
• Plan and administer policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees follow safety rules and safe practices.
• Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Analyze and identify the cause for quality or production problems.
• Become proficient in the use of Ascentek’s manufacturing & inventory control system (JDE).
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and manpower requirements.
• Develop and maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality measurements.
• Present measurements to management on a predetermined basis.
• Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Afford an emphasis on safety to ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations and provide a safe environment for employees.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing related to packaging business and production line operation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing processes.
• General Quality & Safety Awareness.
• Understanding of Lean Principles.
• Strong communication & Organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Understand laptops and projectors for training purposes.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Inventory Management System (JDE).

Skills

• Physical Demands: Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds occasionally and push/pull 76-100 pounds occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk.
• Mental Demands: Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
• Environmental Demands: Work in extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer in the Warehouse and Production area.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety eye glasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required.
• Safety Concerns: Heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse.

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Pet Insurance Benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 21 Paid Days Off.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $25 and $30 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Educational and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

Schedule

Hourly, Full time (Second Shift) Mon-Fri 2:30 pm - 11:15 pm

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Pet Insurance Benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 21 Paid Days Off.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Career advancement opportunities.