Process Owner - Evenings (2:00pm-10:30pm)

Central States•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Process Owner provides day-to-day leadership for assigned areas, supervising employees and maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and on-time performance to schedule. The role works with the site management team to stay current with production and shipping schedules, site initiatives, and company initiatives, and supports improvements to customers’ businesses. The Process Owner continually improves all aspects of the assigned area. The role leads and develops team members through training, coaching, huddles, performance feedback, and development planning. It monitors performance against key performance indicators, addresses deviations, manages costs and work hours, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements. The position also plans and balances fabrication work, assigns work to weld stations based on complexity and qualifications, and manages welding and fabrication supplies. The position works primarily around machinery and moving objects or vehicles in a loud, non-temperature-controlled environment. The employee may need to work at other facilities, weekends, other shifts, and be on call. The scheduled shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
A two-year degree in a related field, or at least two years of leadership experience in manufacturing; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication shop drawings, including welding symbols.
Proficiency in SAW and GMAW welding processes, including manual, semiautomatic, and robotic applications.
Proficiency in visual weld inspection and applying relevant acceptance criteria.
Ability to recognize weld defects, identify possible causes, and define repair and root-cause corrective actions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use a calculator and measurement instruments such as tapes, micrometers, protractors, and weld gauges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and delegate when appropriate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify deficiencies and troubleshoot.
Consistent demonstration of the company values: Own It, Can Do, and Act in Love.
Ability to work at other facilities, on weekends and other shifts, and be on call.
Ability to communicate verbally and electronically.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce plant safety procedures and ensure use of applicable personal protective gear.
Work toward safety goals, perform periodic Job Safety Analysis reviews, and observe and document near-miss and accident reports.
Develop team members through on-the-job training and coaching.
Lead daily huddles and ensure assigned-area employees participate.
Lead continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, on-time performance, and other site KPIs.
Use visual methods to manage and communicate area performance, including safety, quality, productivity, and KPIs.
Promote development of current and future team leaders.
Ensure quality-control checks are completed; investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure Autonomous Maintenance routines are completed, assess and report equipment issues, and create and follow up on maintenance work requests.
Conduct interviews for site positions.
Monitor team performance and implement team and individual goals.
Understand and communicate location financials and the team’s impact on them.
Coach team members on improvement practices, job duties, and safety.
Identify and mentor high-potential team members, provide development opportunities, and delegate work as appropriate.
Resolve conflicts between employees, shifts, departments, and sites.
Motivate the team to meet and exceed goals and address concerns or issues.
Appraise employee-owner performance, provide immediate feedback on concerns, and give frequent progress feedback.
Conduct annual performance evaluations and discuss performance, improvement areas, progress, and development needs.
Monitor area performance against KPIs daily, investigate deviations, and work with the team on corrective actions and adjustments.
Manage cost factors affecting the assigned area, including overtime, scrap, and lost production time.
Understand environmental and safety regulations and company standards and ensure team compliance.
Ensure quality control is performed at each work center in accordance with QC standards, RMA corrective actions, and customer feedback.
Train and apply operational principles, including continuous improvement, self-quality-control routines, 5-S, and waste elimination.
Plan and balance work hours, including overtime, for each work cell based on workload, order characteristics, production rates, shipping schedules, and Paint Line demand.
Assign work to weld stations and welders based on product complexity, skill, certifications, and workload balance.
Manage inventory of weld consumables, welding and cutting accessories, and manual and power tools used in fabrication.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP, with an annual allocation of company stock.
401(k) match.
Education assistance up to $5,250 per year.
Profit-sharing bonus or Own It bonus.
Medical coverage with 100% employer-paid coverage available.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off, including paid time to support a community cause.
Employee Assistance Program with emotional, work and lifestyle, legal, financial, and digital support.
Care Guides to help employees navigate the healthcare system.
Life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary, 100% employer-paid.
Wellness program with the opportunity to earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolled in a medical plan.
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term disability.
Long-term disability, 100% employer-paid.
Performance-based merit increases.
SHINE program offering employee financial assistance and dependent scholarships.