Production Lead on Second Shift

Ascentek•Golden Valley, MN

About The Position

Ascentek is seeking a Production Lead to direct and coordinate day-to-day production activities. The role plans, organizes, and carries out objectives related to production efficiency, asset utilization, safety, productivity, and quality. It ensures customer needs are met by allocating people, equipment, and other resources appropriately across plant production operations, while working with management, customers, and Ascentek personnel to prioritize tasks and use resources cost-effectively. The Production Lead oversees production-area activities, coordinates material flow from raw materials to finished products, supports quality and continuous improvement efforts, and develops procedures to prevent production problems. The role also plans critical asset maintenance, reviews operational and quality reports, monitors performance measures, helps select and develop personnel, and supports employee training. It promotes compliance with safety requirements and helps maintain a clean facility suitable for customer tours. Minimal travel is required; other duties may be assigned.

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 use laptops and projectors for training purposes.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to push and pull 76–100 pounds occasionally.
Frequently sit, talk, and use hands to handle or touch objects, tools, and controls; occasionally stand and/or walk.
Meet the physical and mental requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work safely under the environmental conditions encountered while performing essential functions.

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 continuous improvement, changeover reduction, and process activities.
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 can provide a positive marketing experience.
Plan and administer policies and procedures.
Ensure employees follow safety rules and safe practices.
Make budgetary recommendations concerning capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.
Review and analyze production, quality-control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify causes of nonconformity 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 support efficient production operations.
Assist in developing training procedures to help the company become best in class.
Emphasize safety, ensure compliance with pertinent government regulations, and provide a safe work environment.
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 options, 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.