Production Lead on Second Shift

Ascentek•Golden Valley, MN

9d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Production Lead directs and coordinates day-to-day production activities, planning and carrying out objectives related to production efficiency, utilization, safety, productivity, and quality. The role ensures customer needs are met by allocating people, equipment, and assets appropriately across plant production operations. The Production Lead works with the management team, customers, and Ascentek personnel to prioritize tasks and assign resources cost-effectively. This is a full-time, hourly, second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The anticipated hiring range is $25 to $30 per hour. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of manufacturing experience related to packaging business and production-line operation.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing processes.
General quality and safety awareness.
Understanding of Lean principles.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to understand and use laptops and projectors for training purposes.
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally and push and pull 76–100 pounds occasionally.
Must meet the physical and mental requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position and work safely under encountered environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the JDE inventory-management system.

Responsibilities

Oversee production-area activities to meet production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
Plan and coordinate material flow through production, from raw materials to finished products.
Participate in plant continuous-improvement and changeover-reduction activities and processes.
Assist in maintaining product quality through Finished Parts Document controls.
Develop and implement operating procedures to eliminate production problems and improve quality.
Plan and oversee maintenance of assets critical to production.
Recommend facility maintenance, quality, and plant improvements.
Maintain plant cleanliness so customer tours provide a positive marketing experience.
Plan and administer policies and procedures.
Ensure employees follow safety rules and safe practices.
Make budget recommendations for capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.
Review and analyze production, quality-control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify causes of product-specification nonconformities and operating or production problems.
Analyze and identify causes of quality or production problems.
Become proficient in Ascentek’s manufacturing and inventory-control system (JDE).
Analyze production specifications and plant-capacity data, and calculate manufacturing-process, tool, and manpower requirements.
Develop and maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality measurements, and present them to management on a predetermined basis.
Select and develop personnel to ensure efficient operation of the production function.
Assist in developing training procedures to help move the company toward best-in-class performance.
Emphasize safety and ensure compliance with pertinent government regulations while providing a safe environment for employees.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental-health and telehealth coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
FSA/HSA options.
Paid parental leave.
Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance.
401(k) with a generous company match.
Pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
21 paid days off.
7 paid holidays.
Second-shift differential of $1 per hour.
Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
Paid comprehensive on-the-job training.
Career advancement opportunities.