Distribution Lead

Echostar Corporation•Suwanee, GA

64d•$24

About The Position

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Associate Degree preferred
Two years of equivalent experience
One year previous experience using a computer
Initial training and successful performance as a Production Associate IV or a lateral move from another department
Ability to coach and positively influence employees to meet production goals
Ability to manage processes, initiate and drive process improvement, and track consumables
Demonstrated proficiency in production planning, controls and instrumentation, and strategic planning
Must be comfortable dealing with complex problems and determining and applying solutions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Must have strong written, verbal and typing skills
Sufficient visual acuity to detect abnormalities in product
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to think independently and have the capability of addressing team member problems
Ability to make decisions on business process, routing of product through the factory, identification and remediation of defects and issues with existing processes
Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to operate a pallet jack loaded with receivers.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Accomplish Distribution staff results by: Communicating job expectations
Planning, monitoring, and reviewing job results
Coaching and training
Initiating, coordinating, and supporting systems, policies and procedures
Audit team member performance for quality, productivity and alignment with standards
Maintain work flow by: Monitoring steps of the process and setting processing variables
Observing control points and equipment
Monitoring personnel and resources
Studying methods; supporting cost reduction initiatives; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between employees
Assist the supervisor with completing production plans, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
Validate and provide input for revisions of procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control and implementing change
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
Support the production plan by filling in for missing personnel, accomplishing work results, driving established priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow to the shift supervisor

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

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