Production Lead

NDS Job OpportunityNDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, is a leading provider of stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. Since 1972, NDS has helped protect and enhance properties through innovative water management products and trusted customer support. Together with ADS, we are committed to preserving water for future generations while delivering sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, infrastructure, and agricultural applications.Responsibilities and QualificationsDirect and coordinate all activities related to the injection molding operations.Role and ResponsibilitiesInterpret company policies to workers and enforce all company safety and housekeeping policies, practices and goals.Run all necessary computerized reports.Interpret injection molding schedules and work orders and assign duties.Set up molding machines to run safely, quality products at optimum productivity.Perform product changes (ID and resin type and color) on the machines.Perform nozzle filter cleaning and changes as needed.Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and change machine set-ups as necessary for best quality and cycle time performance.Provide and facilitate all the needs of the production operators for optimal performance.Recommend measures and strive towards improving safety, quality, production methods, and equipment performance.Analyze and assist production operators in solving work problems.Review and prepare as needed daily production reports.Maintain a safe and clean work environment.Train workers on how to safely perform their duties.Be a role model in applying the NDS Core Values.Perform any other jobs as directed from time to time in order to perform the duties of production workers, molding floor workers, and pallet movers.Position RequirementsEducation: Minimum of a high school diploma.Experience: Minimum one-year work experience in injection molding operations and manufacturing.Licenses/Certifications: Certified or certifiable to operate an industrial forklift.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English language.Basic computer knowledge.Good knowledge of manufacturing practices, especially in plastics injection molding.Ability to operate an industrial forklift.Ability to supervise groups of people.Work ConditionsOccasionally cold, hot, moving mechanical parts, confined work areas and high noise levels (hearing protection will be provided).Training, Safety and PPE RequirementsAll employees will receive training in our ISO management systems, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015; as well as all OSHA & Safety required trainings in accordance with their job duties/department.All employees are required to adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements on production floor set forth by the EHS & Management Team. Employees are required to wear 3 forms of PPE when entering production:Safety Glasses – ANSI Z87.Ear Plugs.Safety Shoes – steel toe, Composite, Alloy. Shoe covers are meant for visitors only and are not acceptable as safety shoes for employees unless approved by safety.Dependent on the station/department that the employee works, more PPE can be required.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Company BenefitsNDS offers excellent benefits options as part of the total compensation package with a suite of options covering Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a 401k Retirement Plans.EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.