Lead, Production - Conveyor Bay, 1st Shift - Jerome Ave

BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. 

ABOUT THE POSITION
Assists Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor in their functional area while also completing direct labor on shop packets (at least 50% of time). Under the direction of the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor plan, direct, and coordinate activities within assigned area to achieve stated production, quality, and cost objectives. Actively promotes safety, employee involvement, continuous improvement, and cost reduction activities.

Key Deliverables
• Check finished products ensure quality, and the industry standards are met.
• Perform a variety indirect and direct labor activities.
• Assist with establishing production schedules.
• Ensure that work materials are present when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process and procedures.

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Performs direct labor activities in their functional area, e.g., assembly, welding, gateways, machining, etc. at least 50% of work time.
• Performs indirect labor activities in their functional area, e.g., warehouse, WIP coordination, quality assurance, shipping & receiving, etc.
• Assists Production Manager or Production Supervisor (depends on functional area) in establishing work schedules and human resource requirements necessary to meet changing production demands.
• Meet all production schedules with high quality products.
• Provides effective leadership and direction to all employees in their work group.
• Interacts with all areas of the company to assist in developing strategies that enhance overall safety, profitability, quality, and productivity.
• Responsible for some input to employee hiring or disciplinary actions necessary.
• Ensures the fair, effective, and consistent administration of all company policies and programs within the department, i.e., wages, benefits, safety, performance coaching, and recognition.
• Coordinates and directs work group meetings that encourage communication, continuous improvement, and employee involvement.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant skills for functional area (e.g., assembly, welding, gateways, machining)
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is desired.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Good general computer skills.
• Must have ability to flex into different functional areas and/or shifts as needed.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
None 

Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. 
• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.