ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
• Provide and promote a safe work environment throughout the entire facility by following all safety programs and policies
• Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
• Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
• Provide leadership to department team members:
  • Communicate priorities and project assignments
  • Develop and implement adequate cross-training
  • Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
  • Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
  • Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
  • Monitor employee performance and assist with employee performance reviews
  • Delegate special projects
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
• Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
• Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
  • Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
  • Ensure all quality practices are being followed
  • Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders prior to it entering the aging oven
  • Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
  • Package orders based on customer specifications
  • Load trailers based on customer specifications
  • Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• Monitor and make correct process changes for packing the product or changing rates
• Distribute baskets to and from extrusion press lines
• Provide extrusion press support if needed
• Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
• Continually support and improve the department’s key measures

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:
   • High school diploma or equivalent degree
2. Experience:
   • 2 years of manufacturing experience required
   • 1 years of leadership experience preferred
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
   • Ability to recognize safety concerns
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills
   • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
   • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
   • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
   • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
   • Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
   • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
   • Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
   • Ability to lead and influence others
   • Blueprint reading
   • Strong math skills
   • Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
   • Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Basket lifts
• Calipers
• Deburring machines
• Forklifts
• Hand tools
• Hydraulic carts
• Label machine
• Overhead crane
• Pallet lifts
• Portable lifts
• Saws
• Shrink wrapper
• Tape measure
• Tractor trailer