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:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Experience:
- 2 years of manufacturing experience required
- 1 years of leadership experience preferred
- 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