Production Lead

Atlas Roofing Corporation•Kingman, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Molded Products, a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative, high-quality, HFC- and HCGC- free Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation for construction, packaging and original equipment management (OEM) products. Atlas EPS insulation is suitable for interior and exterior construction applications, various packaging uses and as part of manufactured systems, such as recreational vehicles, garage and pedestrian doors and sun room panels. Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately-owned company established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions. Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for the Kingman, AZ plant.

Requirements

3-4 years of manufacturing experience
1-2 years of experience in a production lead role
Forklift experience
Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.
Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.
Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems is a plus
OSHA 20-hour course desired

Responsibilities

Performs pre-shift administrative duties including assigning work to employees/lines and providing them with a work schedule for the shift
Leads and enforces pre-shift stretching
Compiles a trailer sheet to direct the yard switcher regarding trailer placement for the shift
Oversees the loading and material counts of pickup orders as they arrive
Communicates with the Lamination Manager or Senior Lead regarding product flow from dock to lamination and with Scheduling Supervisor regarding changes to schedule
Enforces use of set-up verification
Communicates changes in customer specifications to lead cutters and line leads
Ensures correct order and amounts are put on correct trailers
Provides back up in copying work orders for distribution; double-checks accuracy based on knowledge of customer products and requirements
Ensures that all trailers have the proper paperwork attached to the inside tail, that the paperwork is given to the yard switcher before any trailer is pulled out of the dock bay or is placed on trailers in yard
Writes correct trailer numbers on the drivers’ clipboard at the end of every shift; the second shift senior lead completes the drivers’ board in the drivers’ room at the end of second shift
Ensures blocks are scanned out; investigates errors in block scanning and informs line supervisor of errors (when/who) so performance can be corrected
Monitors all line leads and helpers throughout the shift to verify quality checks are being recorded; initials paperwork to verify the check (hourly control sheets)
Ensures that count sheets are being used correctly
Monitors packaging and labels as products come off the lines; makes and necessary corrections or adjustments
Completes ‘Production Issues’ reports on a daily basis, showing material and time loss and reasons for loss
Takes inventory of the operating supplies and packaging material on 15th and last day of each month; gives copy to supervisor and results to Purchasing Agent
Conducts a pre and post-shift department walk-through with other shift leads
Is responsible for collecting all quality control paperwork, count sheets and cut sheets; prepares the paperwork by work order and forwards to Production Coordinator
Assists carriers/drivers with trailer number information/paperwork for the load
Communicates any issues that arise during the shift involving material or employees via end-of-shift e-mail
Verifies employees’ hours through Kronos and notifies payroll of any vacation, OT, lack of work, etc.
Ensures that injured employees work within restrictions
Assists supervisor and manager with employee reviews, coaching, counseling, training, department meetings, CARS and incident reports
Ensures all safety requirements are being followed and notifies supervisors of any unsafe conditions
Completes required production, shipping and quality records. Ensures they are accurate, neat and legible
Ensures that production and quality standards are achieved
Operates department machines and Hilo; packages and loads material as necessary
Performs hourly QC checks to ensure an acceptable product is being produced
Notifies supervisor of any break down of equipment (submits work orders to Maintenance) and when production goals are not being accomplished
Assists in the elimination of waste and grind material in department and correctly follows and enforces Grind Procedure
Communicates with supervisor or manager any requests for resources as needed
Inspects the department clean up at the end of the shift and completes walk through with incoming Sr. Lead
Maintains highest possible level of cleanliness and organization
Embraces and works on continuous improvement through utilization of lean principles such as ‘5S’
Works necessary hours as determined by supervisor to complete tasks
Follows posted schedule for production requirements
Continuously strives to lower material costs and improve efficiencies of dock/shipping operation
Responsible for learning the differences in materials used
Performs outside (SWPPP) clean-up as requested
Performs other related tasks/projects as requested by supervisor
Assists and/or works in other departments as requested