Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Atlas Roofing Corporation • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for its Reno, Nevada facility. This role requires the ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures to effectively lead and troubleshoot production areas. The Production Lead will be responsible for directing production personnel to ensure timely order fulfillment, adherence to safety and quality standards, and compliance with company policies. Key duties include operating various manufacturing equipment, analyzing discrepancies to implement corrective actions, training new and current employees, and potentially performing functions within PeopleSoft for job management and reporting plant metrics. The position also involves verifying equipment setup, monitoring equipment for malfunctions, making adjustments, maintaining work logs, and ensuring a clean and organized work area. The successful candidate must be cross-trained on equipment, committed to safety, and familiar with quality system awareness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment required.
• Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to use simple math.
• Must be able to use basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record report and insurance coverage appropriate to enable legal and safe driving of vehicle(s) for company-related business.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn and understand the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas.
• Direct production personnel to ensure that orders are produced in a timely fashion and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Must be able to work independently and lead employees within a small group to ensure production schedule and quality standards are met and report issues to supervisor.
• Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination Line, Block – Auto Line, etc., as well as the duties of changing a tool for a shape press or setting up equipment.
• Analyze discrepancies to devise and implement a corrective plan of action.
• Train and provide support to new and current employees to ensure complete understanding of roles and responsibilities.
• May perform various functions in PeopleSoft including creating jobs, printing job travelers, issuing materials, and reporting quantities.
• May lay out orders to maximize yield and reduce scrap.
• May be required to report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates.
• Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run, operates and shuts down manufacturing equipment.
• Verify order information and produce part(s) with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting productivity standards.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor; assist maintenance personnel with routine equipment cleaning.
• Make adjustments to equipment settings.
• Maintain proper work logs and complete required reports as necessary.
• Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble and/or label material per specific production instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Employee has been crossed trained on several pieces of equipment.
• Must help drive the culture for Best in Class Safety.
• Perform any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be trained and familiar with general safety.
• Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.
• Must be verified by supervisor to be able to sign off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 2 months of hire.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Vacation/holiday package
• Comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
• 401k
• Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees