Production Lead, Machine Room (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

**$3.00 per hour Shift Differential on top of your base pay if you work the majority of your shift after 5:00 pm**

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are looking for a Production Lead to join our Machine Room team. In this role, you will be mentoring and coaching employees working in the specific area of responsibility (whether it be bindery, fabricating, cutting, or kitting). The Production Lead trains new and existing employees on the most efficient and effective methods of machine set-up and process flow. You will have the opportunity to learn new equipment, first, and as the subject matter expert, will then train and evaluate the work of the other team members. This position will not, however, have management responsibilities for the team members such as hiring, firing, or completing performance reviews. You will, however, provide feedback to the manager as to how well the team members are learning the necessary skills required of the team roles. This role is a working lead role, and as a result, it will be necessary for the lead to also complete the applicable work on the job ticket and follow and adhere to the specific job requirements. You will be responsible for the last quality check before shipment to TBG/SmartPress customers and is the key liaison with the CSR and managers to ensure the job is completed successfully within the customers’ parameters.

Shifts Available: Wednesday - Friday 5:45 PM - 5:45 AM

A variety of these traits will help land you this job. If you have:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 3 years experience in CNC routing
• OSHA 10 Hour certification a plus

On top of that you must:

• be able to conform to shifting priorities
• have high level communication skills
• be reliable and trustworthy
• have problem solving abilities
• be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work operating equipment
• be able to lift print media and substrate weighing up to 50 pounds
• be able to posses color vision in order to check color quality of printed materials & read a ruler to a 1/16th of inch
• be able to apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for cutting equipment and computer keyboarding use and to review detailed reports, instructions, print materials, and information

In this position, you will:

• work closely with the supervisor in prioritizing and directing department work flow
• support safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables & maintain high quality standards
• ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes
• effectively communicates with the fabrication team to ensure production schedule aligns with customer needs
• maintain appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements
• monitor issues and receipts for work orders
• establish open lines of communication with the production floor
• represent corporate policy and communicate to employees as required
• ensure training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy & work to further develop team’s skill
• work toward continuous improvement by monitoring efficiency & productivity & implement improvements
• drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery
• interact with other support departments as required, driving out costs where possible
• complete and quality check each job according to ticket specifications, producing quality work
• learn existing equipment and train and learn on new equipment
• troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
• put away stock on shelves, break down boxes and clean up after shift
• troubleshoot and remedy programming issues as needed to ensure minimal downtime on the machines
• conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytics and problem solving
• perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and teams
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range: $44,460–$46,800 annually (This base pay range does not include additional compensation such as shift differentials).

* Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

The Bernard Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and who remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.

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