Fabrication Lead

Alexandria Industries; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Day Work Week

Climate‑controlled environment

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Alexandria Industries in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the department, model the company’s vision, and coach team members toward safety and performance goals.

You will drive cross-functional communication, maintain 5S standards, and ensure on-time order fulfillment while fostering continuous improvement and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Machine Tool or related program preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• 1+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Blueprint reading
• Strong math skills

Responsibilities

• Exhibit active leadership to model and support company vision and strategies.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed.
• Ensure safety is the number one priority and promote a safe work environment.
• Support and enforce job rotation and safety guidelines.
• Provide leadership to department team members and conduct performance reviews.
• Identify and implement cost reductions and continuous improvement ideas.
• Set up and run equipment safely to maximize output and meet quality requirements.
• Accurately fulfill customer orders and review manufacturing orders for accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Servant leadership

Continuous education

Professionalism

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Education

Associates degree in Machine Tool or related program

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
  • Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort, energy or strength
  • REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
  • OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
• 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 execute employee performance reviews
  • Delegate special projects
• 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
• Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits
• 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 for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
  • Ensure all quality practices are being followed
  • Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
  • Package orders based on customer specifications
  • Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• Continually support and improve the department’s key measures
• Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
• Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   • Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
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

BENEFITS

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Four Day Work Week
• Climate‑controlled environment
• Clean, well‑maintained workspace
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00-$29.60/hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors include job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs and geographic location.