What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Extra | Day Shift position at Valto Engineered Materials?
Lead Extra
Full Time
Florence, KY, US
Day Shift 5AM - 5PM
With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world’s leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments.
Valto is searching is searching for a Lead Extra to be based out of Florence, KY. Reporting to Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for serving as the primary backup to the Group Lead and provides operational support across all wet end production functions. This role assists with startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting, employee training, and daily production activities while maintaining the flexibility to fill in for any position, including Resin Mixer, to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing, resin mixing, or production experience, with strong leadership potential, troubleshooting abilities, and experience supporting multiple manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of resin systems, production operations, process controls, and safe chemical handling practices, while demonstrating the flexibility to support all functions as needed.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.
Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, express or implied. Employment remains at will where permitted by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Monday - Thursday | 5:00AM to 5:00PM
Full Time
Florence, KY, US
Day Shift 5AM - 5PM
With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world’s leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments.
Valto is searching is searching for a Lead Extra to be based out of Florence, KY. Reporting to Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for serving as the primary backup to the Group Lead and provides operational support across all wet end production functions. This role assists with startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting, employee training, and daily production activities while maintaining the flexibility to fill in for any position, including Resin Mixer, to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing, resin mixing, or production experience, with strong leadership potential, troubleshooting abilities, and experience supporting multiple manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of resin systems, production operations, process controls, and safe chemical handling practices, while demonstrating the flexibility to support all functions as needed.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Serve as the backup to the Group Lead by supporting daily operations and assuming leadership responsibilities when the Group Lead is absent.
- Assist with production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers to ensure manufacturing processes run safely, efficiently, and according to production schedules.
- Fill in for positions as needed, including Operator, Wet End Utility Operator, and Resin Mixer, to support staffing needs, employee breaks, and absences.
- Assist with troubleshooting process, equipment, and production issues by collaborating with Maintenance, Technical, and Production teams to minimize downtime and improve performance.
- Support employee training and development by helping ensure associates are properly trained and capable of safely performing assigned job duties.
- Maintain production readiness by preparing equipment, materials, and process settings for upcoming production runs while supporting housekeeping, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, chemical processing, resin mixing, or production operations experience preferred.
- Certified or capable of becoming certified as a Operator, Utility Operator, and Resin Mixer.
- Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, production equipment, and line controls safely and effectively.
- Understanding of resin mixing operations, material handling procedures, hazardous materials, and production processes.
Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.
Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, express or implied. Employment remains at will where permitted by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Monday - Thursday | 5:00AM to 5:00PM