Production Lead

Production LeadAtlas Molded Products - a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation - specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative, high-quality, HFC- and HCGC- free Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation for construction, packaging and original equipment management (OEM) products. Atlas EPS insulation is suitable for interior and exterior construction applications, various packaging uses and as part of manufactured systems, such as recreational vehicles, garage and pedestrian doors and sun room panels.Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for the Kingman, AZ plant.Primary ResponsibilitiesPerforms pre-shift administrative duties including assigning work to employees/lines and providing them with a work schedule for the shiftLeads and enforces pre-shift stretchingCompiles a trailer sheet to direct the yard switcher regarding trailer placement for the shiftOversees the loading and material counts of pickup orders as they arriveCommunicates with the Lamination Manager or Senior Lead regarding product flow from dock to lamination and with Scheduling Supervisor regarding changes to scheduleEnforces use of set-up verificationCommunicates changes in customer specifications to lead cutters and line leadsEnsures correct order and amounts are put on correct trailersProvides back up in copying work orders for distribution; double-checks accuracy based on knowledge of customer products and requirementsEnsures that all trailers have the proper paperwork attached to the inside tail, that the paperwork is given to the yard switcher before any trailer is pulled out of the dock bay or is placed on trailers in yardWrites correct trailer numbers on the drivers' clipboard at the end of every shift; the second shift senior lead completes the drivers' board in the drivers' room at the end of second shiftEnsures blocks are scanned out; investigates errors in block scanning and informs line supervisor of errors (when/who) so performance can be correctedMonitors all line leads and helpers throughout the shift to verify quality checks are being recorded; initials paperwork to verify the check (hourly control sheets)Ensures that count sheets are being used correctlyMonitors packaging and labels as products come off the lines; makes and necessary corrections or adjustmentsCompletes 'Production Issues' reports on a daily basis, showing material and time loss and reasons for lossTakes inventory of the operating supplies and packaging material on 15th and last day of each month; gives copy to supervisor and results to Purchasing AgentConducts a pre and post-shift department walk-through with other shift leadsIs responsible for collecting all quality control paperwork, count sheets and cut sheets; prepares the paperwork by work order and forwards to Production CoordinatorAssists carriers/drivers with trailer number information/paperwork for the loadCommunicates any issues that arise during the shift involving material or employees via end-of-shift e-mailVerifies employees' hours through Kronos and notifies payroll of any vacation, OT, lack of work, etc.Ensures that injured employees work within restrictionsAssists supervisor and manager with employee reviews, coaching, counseling, training, department meetings, CARS and incident reportsEnsures all safety requirements are being followed and notifies supervisors of any unsafe conditionsCompletes required production, shipping and quality records. Ensures they are accurate, neat and legibleEnsures that production and quality standards are achievedOperates department machines and Hilo; packages and loads material as necessaryPerforms hourly QC checks to ensure an acceptable product is being producedNotifies supervisor of any break down of equipment (submits work orders to Maintenance) and when production goals are not being accomplishedAssists in the elimination of waste and grind material in department and correctly follows and enforces Grind ProcedureCommunicates with supervisor or manager any requests for resources as neededInspects the department clean up at the end of the shift and completes walk through with incoming Sr. LeadMaintains highest level possible of cleanliness and organizationEmbraces and works on continuous improvement through utilization of lean principles such as '5S'Works necessary hours as determined by supervisor to complete tasksFollows posted schedule for production requirementsContinuously strives to lower material costs and improve efficiencies of dock/shipping operationResponsible for learning the differences in materials usedPerforms outside (SWPPP) clean-up as requestedPerforms other related tasks/projects as requested by supervisorAssists and/or works in other departments as requestedExperience3-4 years of manufacturing experience1-2 years of experience in a production lead roleForklift experienceExperience with ERP systems is a plusMust be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systemsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to work independently with little supervisionAdvanced ability to communicate clearly (both orally and written) and openly communicates and shares ideasBasic math skills with the ability to read tape measure/calipers and to utilize metric scaleAbility to complete tasks in a timely mannerAble to read and interpret any documentsBasic computer skills including word, excel, email and PeopleSoft.Is able to understand density types and distinguish between themWillingness to work with othersSupports the goals of the teamServices both internal and external customers and provides superior service and value to all customersFollows all company policies and proceduresFollows all company safety and Quality Assurance rules and guidelinesProvides relevant and timely information in a clear mannerAble to analyze costs, benefits, risk and chances of success of a decisionAbility to apply sound judgment and reason to a solutionTakes responsibility to resolve customer issues and responds to customer requests in a timely mannerIs open to new ideas and generates new ideas and strategiesThinks outside the norm and provides innovative solutions to problemsWill reconsider the most strongly held ideasFollows through with any projects in a timely mannerAnticipates what needs to be done and proceeds without directionMotivates and influences others in a positive mannerPromotes a climate of involvement, cooperation and teamworkIs a positive example of leadership, acts as a coach or mentorAbility to plan work schedule, establishing goals and prioritiesThinks through an issue and develops solutionsIdentifies a course of action to resolve a problem or potential problemSets well defined outcomes for tasks and tracks progress against each taskSets challenging goals and shows a willingness to achieve goalsInvests team members in projects and decisionsCommits to highest standards of moral and legal conductActs fairly in all business dealingsEducation, Licenses & CertificationsOSHA 20-hour course desiredHigh school diploma or GEDTotal CompensationAtlas EPS offers a competitive compensation