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Materials Support Lead

Alexandria Industries
Alexandria, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2024 CLOSED ON 1/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Support Lead position at Alexandria Industries?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - B Shift - Mon-Wed, 6:30p-6:30a & Thursday, 6:30p-12:30a

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

  • Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
  • Provide and promote a safe work environment throughout the entire facility by following all safety programs and policies
  • Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
  • Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
  • Provide leadership to department team members:
    • Communicate priorities and project assignments
    • Develop and implement adequate cross-training
    • Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
    • Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
    • Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
    • Monitor employee performance and assist with employee performance reviews
    • Delegate special projects
  • Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
  • Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
  • Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
  • Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
  • Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
    • Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
    • Ensure all quality practices are being followed
    • Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders prior to it entering the aging oven
    • Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
    • Package orders based on customer specifications
    • Load trailers based on customer specifications
    • Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction
  • Monitor and make correct process changes for packing the product or changing rates
  • Distribute baskets to and from extrusion press lines
  • Provide extrusion press support if needed
  • Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
  • Continually support and improve the department’s key measures

 

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

  • Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent degree
  2. Experience:
    • 2 years of manufacturing experience required
    • 1 years of leadership experience preferred
  3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
    • Ability to recognize safety concerns
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
    • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
    • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
    • Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
    • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
    • Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
    • Ability to lead and influence others
    • Blueprint reading
    • Strong math skills
    • Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
    • Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications

 

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
  • Basket lifts
  • Calipers
  • Deburring machines
  • Forklifts
  • Hand tools
  • Hydraulic carts
  • Label machine
  • Overhead crane
  • Pallet lifts
  • Portable lifts
  • Saws
  • Shrink wrapper
  • Tape measure
  • Tractor trailer

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