Production Lead

Salamander Exhaust Wrap- Production Lead | Kodiak, Alaska

Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on training progress and demonstrated ability
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch
Hours: 40 hours per week

Salamander Exhaust Wrap is looking for a dependable, hands-on Production Lead to join our shop in Kodiak, Alaska. We specialize in custom piping insulation and exhaust wrap for marine and other applications.

This is an active, hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, staying organized, and eventually taking the lead in daily production operations.

We are willing to train the right person. We are looking for someone who communicates well, takes initiative, works efficiently, and is eager to grow into a leadership role.

Job Responsibilities Production and Training

During your first month, you will primarily learn our production processes on the shop floor. Training will include:

• Learning how to operate our sewing machine.
• Measuring, laying out, and preparing custom pieces.
• Learning to use shop tools and equipment.
• Making custom piping insulation and exhaust wrap.
• Understanding our production workflow and quality expectations.
• Building speed, accuracy, and efficiency as you become more familiar with the work.

This is a fast-paced production environment. You will be expected to develop the ability to complete work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Inventory, Shipping, and Computer Work

As you become familiar with production, your responsibilities will expand to include administrative and organizational tasks. These include:

• Sending and responding to emails.
• Coordinating shipments through the postal service and ensuring orders are shipped on time.
• Monitoring inventory and keeping materials stocked.
• Notifying management when supplies need to be reordered before they run out.
• Learning and using our Excel-based system to work with custom order designs.
• Helping keep daily operations organized and running smoothly.

Basic computer skills are helpful, but we are willing to teach the right person our systems.

Leadership and Customer Service

As your skills develop, you will gradually take on more responsibility for leading production. This includes helping coordinate daily work, keeping production moving efficiently, communicating with management and coworkers, and ensuring orders are completed properly and on time.

Eventually, you will also work directly with local customers. This may include taking pulling measurements of systems in the field for custom insulation projects.

The goal is for you to become confident in all areas of production and capable of independently leading the operation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Clear communication with management, coworkers, and customers.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills, follow instructions, and apply feedback.
• Dependability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to develop leadership skills and take responsibility for daily production.

Computer experience is preferred but not required. Previous production or leadership experience is helpful, but we are willing to train someone who demonstrates the right attitude, work ethic, and eagerness to learn.

Pay and Advancement

Starting pay is $25 per hour during the initial two-week trial period. This period allows both you and management to determine whether the position is a good fit.

After the trial period, pay remains at $25 per hour while you continue learning and developing your skills. You will progress toward the full Production Lead rate of $35 per hour as you demonstrate that you can independently manage and lead production.

Advancement depends on your job performance, progress during training, willingness to learn, consistency, and ability to take on the full responsibilities of the role.

Management will evaluate your progress and communicate what skills and responsibilities you still need to demonstrate to reach the full rate.

Our goal is to give the right person the opportunity to grow into a leadership position, with a clear expectation that the $35-per-hour rate is tied to the ability to fully lead production.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants to learn a trade, take pride in their work, and grow with our company. The right person is hands-on, organized, dependable, and motivated to take on more responsibility over time.

You do not need to know everything on day one. You do need to be willing to learn, work hard, communicate clearly, and show that you can become a reliable leader.

If you are looking for a full-time position where you can build practical skills, take on increasing responsibility, and work toward a higher hourly wage, we encourage you to apply.

To apply: Submit your application through Indeed or stop by our 2018 Mill Bay Road location for an application or drop off a resume.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35