Ceramic Raw Materials Production Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Step into leadership—learn the process, guide the team, and keep production moving

Join AMACO’s Crude Clay Division in an entry-level leadership capacity under the immediate supervision of the Crude Clay Supervisor. You’ll both do the work and lead the work—training teammates, steering daily operations, and ensuring inventory, documentation, and equipment are handled with precision.

What you’ll own

• Lead assigned personnel as a working leader; assist with onboarding and training, including computer-related tasks.
• Support daily planning, production, scheduling, and reporting alongside the Supervisor.
• Operate a computer to process reports/forms and maintain accurate inventory; complete all necessary Nav transactions.
• Create clear process documentation and work instructions.
• Conduct routine cycle counts (labels, boxes, cartons, etc.) and maintain stock levels.
• Operate equipment and vehicles; use hand tools; coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Process requisitions, prep merchandise for delivery, and package shipments per established procedures.
• Report production output and activities; present updates to management as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet schedules and production goals; fill in for the Supervisor when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including coverage of these roles:
  • All duties of Job #30 (Bulk Handling Operator)
  • All duties of Job #03 (Mix Operator)
  • All duties of Job #22 (Material Handler)

Bring these skills

• Knowledge of modern manufacturing and inventory practices; orderly storage and space optimization.
• Understanding of materials, equipment, supplies, and record-keeping techniques.
• Strong safety mindset: lifting best practices and housekeeping standards.
• People skills grounded in tact, patience, and courtesy; effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan, oversee, and participate in Crude Clay operations while training others.
• Math fluency (add/subtract/multiply/divide quickly and accurately); computer terminal operation.
• Proficiency documenting processes, maintaining inventories/records, preparing reports, and creating HR Note to Files.
• Comfort working in a hot environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and variable temperature/humidity.

How you’ll work

• Standing, sitting, and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations; speech, vision, and hearing required.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 75 pounds (and higher with assistance).
• Operate around moving machinery and in areas with changing temperature/humidity, dust, fumes, and gases.

Who succeeds here

• Reliable contributors with regular attendance who value teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptable, detail-focused problem solvers with initiative and strong customer service orientation.
• Professionals who set high work standards and can work autonomously while meeting schedules and timelines.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with learning and growth opportunities.
• Candidate will be required to go through the interview process as well as provide an updated resume.
• In order to be considered for this position, candidates MUST submit a resume to HR if they desire to be setup for an interview. Only signing this job posting DOES NOT qualify you for an interview for this position.
• High School education or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership: able to direct and work with employees across levels; strong people skills are critical.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn AMACO products and computer systems; comfortable with Nav transactions.
• Read and follow Bills of Material and Processing Instructions.
• Organized, time-savvy multi-tasker; able to make decisions within Team Leader responsibilities.
• Clear, confident communicator; able to present information to management.