Line Lead

In the United States, Ariston is a leading manufacturer of premium, high efficiency, and high-quality heating and water heating solutions for residential and commercial applications in North America. Operating with brands including HTP, Ariston and American Standard Water Heaters, Ariston USA is headquartered in Southeastern MA, with local manufacturing as well as Sales and Distribution locations throughout the US.

Ariston USA is part of Ariston Group, a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners. In 2022 the Group reported almost 2.4 billion euro revenues. As of today, after the addition of Centrotec Climate Systems in January 2023, Ariston Group has over 10,000 employees, representative offices in 43 countries, 31 production sites and 30 research and development centers in 5 continents. Ariston Group is listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021. Ariston Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pump, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems. The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity systems. The Group offers a full range of products, solutions and services mainly under the global brands Ariston, ELCO and Wolf, and also operates under iconic brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, ATAG, Brink, Chromagen, Racold as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.

In the United States, Ariston is a leading manufacturer of heating and water heating solutions for residential and commercial applications in North America. Operating with brands including HTP, Ariston, and American Standard Water Heaters, Ariston USA is headquartered in Southeastern MA, with local manufacturing as well as Sales and Distribution locations throughout the US.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Line Lead is responsible for leading the effective operation of a production line, including safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals of the production line.

The Line Lead responsibilities is to ensure the production line is ready and supplied for shift start. The Line Lead will respond to start up problems and issues from the prior shift. The Line Lead will maintain a safe working environment and ensure the highest quality products. The Line Lead will inform the Supervisor of all issues that they are not able to address. The Line Lead will ensure cross-training is being performed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a brief description of some of the duties and responsibilities but is not limited to:

• Respond to start up and equipment issues.
• Reporting of start up, equipment, and staffing issues to the Supervisor.
• Report issues with the prior shift.
• Organize and lead the team to achieve the production schedule.
• Ensure the line is properly prepared for changeovers.
• Maintain housekeeping, quality, and safety.
• Insure the “Standard Work Instructions” are being adhered to.
• Review scrap and the products requiring re-work.
• Ensure production data is properly collected and maintained.
• Work with maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance is performed in a timely manner on the line’s production equipment.
• Ensure new employees are trained and that existing employees are properly cross-trained in multiple areas.
• Review and order supplies.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Maintain the 6S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

The following is a brief description of some of the processes in the technical expertise duties but is not limited to:

• A basic understanding of the operations involved in manufacturing the products.
• The understanding of the operational aspects of the equipment being used on the line.

REPORTING TO: Production Supervisor or Group Leader

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

P = Preferred or R = Required

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Language Skills – Ability to communicate within the working environment.
• Mathematical Skills – Basic mathematic skills required.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - N/A
• Physical Demands – Ability to reach and use arms, hands and fingers. Ability to hear and smell.
• Weight Limitations – up to 50 lbs.
• Vision Requirements – Close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment – Moderate Noise Conditions. Work in areas that may be noisy and dirty. Work in ambient temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot.
• Personal, Protective Equipment - Ability to wear safety glasses, welding helmets, gloves, respirator if required and other job related personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Work Schedule - Work various shifts and overtime as needed.