Job Summary: Responsible for meeting customer needs by:
- Assisting the Value Steam Supervisor with leading the Value Stream following Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP)
- Assisting Value Stream Supervisor with Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events to reach established TBEI goals and initiatives
- Providing timely information to employees, Value Stream Supervisor and other areas as required (i.e., documentation, reports)
- Assist with employee performance appraisals and help hold employees accountable for performing, following safety guidelines and attendance expectations
- Assist the Value Stream Supervisor with identifying training needs, provide training, and float within the responsibility area where needed
- Securing building following shifts and opening building prior to production each day
- Complete nesting for all new material on Laser and Plasma machines, including expedites.
- Insure Cutting and Bending has the correct work in front of them following FIFO principles.
- Manage missing part and/or part shortages as they arise; including locating missing parts and driving expedites.
- Facilitate Night -Shift transition, insuring a clean hand-off of priorities through the shift.
Machines/Tools: Plasma tanks, brake presses, drill presses, saws, manual lathes, Bridgeport, Whitney, Laser, iron worker, overhead hoists, forklift trucks, computer, hand tools, power tools, measuring devices such as micrometers and t - squares
Essential Functions / Competency:
- An understanding of lean principles and the ability to lead employees in the use of the lean tools.
- Open to understanding and implementing new processes. Must lead by example with positive attitude, following safety rules and work procedures, etc.
- Organization and time urgency – must be able to work on multiple projects with deadlines.
- An understanding of BOM’s and product flow. Product knowledge is preferred
- Willingness to learn and understand operations involved with area of assignment. This may include welding, CNC machine operation, installation and fabrication machinery.
- Completing and complying with annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for waste management, storage, transport and record keeping
- Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management. Must assist with root cause analysis and resolution of accident investigations.
- Post high school education is strongly preferred.
- Interpersonal skills and positive attitude to assist manager with finding and resolving problems.
Physical Demands
- Prompt and reliable attendance. Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs.
- Excellent communication skills must be used to regularly communicate and/or discuss issues affecting production, equipment, personnel, safety and their resolutions with management team before shift changes and as necessary.
- Ability to walk and stand on concrete for 90% of the shift. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Good oral and written communication skills. Public speaking will be necessary to lead others in safety, training, group meetings, etc.
- Computer proficiency, specifically word documents and spreadsheets.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record is required.
Additional Job Information:
- Wage Expectations: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour plus $2.50/hr Shift Differential
- Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
- Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays
- Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
- Travel: Very minimal to none
Benefits:
Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO / Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
- Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)
Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
- 401(k) with partial company match
- 100% vested immediately.
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