Production Lead on 1st Shift

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full-Time, First Shift

• 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

• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Production Lead will direct and coordinate day-to-day production activities. This person will plan, organize, and carry out objectives related to production efficiency, utilization, safety, productivity, and quality. This position will ensure that customer needs are met through appropriate day-to-day allocation of people, equipment, and assets in the production operations of the plant and will 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.
• Provide recommendations on facility maintenance, quality and/or plant improvements.
• 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.
• Assist in developing training procedures to move the company to be best in class.
• Provide an emphasis on safety to ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations and provide a safe environment for employees.
• Minimal travel required for this position.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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)

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. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

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 to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.