Department Lead 1 National

Valence Surface Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Camden, Arkansas is searching for a dedicated individual to oversee production processes. The role entails organizing work assignments, communicating with customer services, and training staff.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. A basic understanding of Microsoft Office is preferred. The work environment may reach high temperatures, and physical demands include lifting weights frequently.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned area for efficient processing.
• Communicates with customer service on orders.
• Trains employees and monitors their performance.

Skills

Accountability

Active Listening

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis.
• Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing.
• Works closely with Production Manager and Supervisor on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules.
• Maintains schedule and discusses labor needs as workload changes.
• Maintains the inventory levels and supplies, communicating back to purchasing if/as required.
• Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders.
• Organizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Works with supervisor and manager to resolve problems as needed.
• Trains employees and monitors their performance.
• Resolves technical problems and challenges by involving the appropriate people in order to keep production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectations.
• Works with the appropriate personnel and participates in continuous improvement activities always looking for new ways to do the job with eye to reducing cost, streamlining processes, and increasing throughput.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Applied Learning – Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the learning experience most effective.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Change Management – Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using one’s own drive or initiative.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined result.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Skills & Abilities

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience

6 plus months of experience in manufacturing

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) – Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day).

F (Frequently) – Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day).

C (Constantly) – Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

Physical Demands

• Stand – Constantly
• Walk – Constantly
• Sit – Occasionally
• Manually Manipulate – Frequently
• Reach Outward – Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb – Not Applicable
• Crawl – Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Occasionally
• Grasp – Frequently
• Speak – Frequently

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less – Frequently

11-20 lbs – Frequently

21-50 lbs – Frequently

51-100 lbs – Occasionally

Over 100 lbs – Not Applicable

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less – Frequently

13-25 lbs – Frequently

26-40 lbs – Occasionally

41-100 lbs – Not Applicable

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound – Able to hear in normal audio range
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Safety Glasses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.