Fabrication Lead - B Shift (Monday-Wednesday, 6:30pm-6:30am Thursday, 6:30pm-12:30am)

Alexandria Industries•Alexandria, MN

About The Position

The Fabrication Lead directly oversees and supports employees in the Fabrication department, working to maximize safety, quality, and performance while maintaining the company’s culture and aligning with its values and servant leadership principles. The role provides team leadership, supports production operations, and helps ensure customer orders are completed accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to recognize safety concerns.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide servant leadership and support team members.
Ability to participate in continuing education and training.
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation.
Strong knowledge and understanding of key department operations.
Knowledge of companywide computer systems and programs.
Ability to use the proper inspection equipment for the designated cell area.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and on-call.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Ability to read blueprints and die drawings, and inspect parts according to customer specifications.
Strong math skills.
Ability to detect minor defects in product finishes.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Machine Tool or another related program.
At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Model and support the company’s vision and strategies through active leadership.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other shifts.
Promote a safe work environment by following and supporting safety programs and guidelines.
Support and enforce job rotation requirements, including rotating strenuous or repetitive work at least every four hours.
Build relationships across the department and company to support coworkers and employees.
Ensure the department has the tools and resources needed to inform other departments about delays or changes to product arrival schedules.
Communicate priorities and project assignments to department team members.
Develop and implement cross-training, and provide continuing education, training, and development opportunities.
Coach employees, communicate expectations and responsibilities, monitor performance, conduct performance reviews, and delegate special projects.
Identify and implement ways to reduce departmental costs and expenses.
Review and analyze departmental data and trends and recommend continuous improvements.
Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area using 5S principles and conduct necessary audits.
Set up and operate equipment safely and efficiently to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements.
Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and verify internal and external customer specifications.
Ensure quality practices are followed, inspect aluminum parts, and validate inspection data.
Package orders according to customer specifications and follow the current work-center schedule.
Support and improve the department’s key measures.
Create and train employees on Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
Monitor and recommend process improvements related to safety, production rates, yield, and inspection techniques.