Lead Production Associate

Core & Main; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main in Utah seeks a production supervisor to lead a group of associates in the manufacturing of products, expediting operations to meet schedules, and resolving issues affecting production and quality. The role includes calibrating equipment and maintaining tools to ensure output meets standards.

Responsibilities include setting production schedules, interpreting machine data, guiding staff on safety and quality, and coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Extensive knowledge of all types of machinery.
• Two year technical degree in electronics or electrical design.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Determines schedules, distributes work, routes trucks, and communicates procedures.
• Interprets machine logs, collects data, sets up new machines for test, troubleshoots machine failures, and interprets error codes.
• Informs supervisor of staff, safety, defective product or mechanical issues.
• Ensures all safety standards are met by work group.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Education

Two year technical degree in electronics or electrical design

Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non‑residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading a group of associates involved in the production of products. Expedites operations that delay schedules and/or alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations. Ensures quality control standards are maintained. In addition to performing assembly line functions, also calibrates equipment and maintains tools.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Determines schedules, distributes work, routes trucks, and communicates procedures.
• Interprets machine logs, collects data, sets up new machines for test, trouble shoots machine failures, and interprets error codes.
• Informs supervisor of staff, safety, defective product or mechanical issues.
• Ensures all safety standards are met by work group.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of all types of machinery.
• Two year technical degree in the area of electronics or electrical design.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non‑job‑related information or protected characteristics.

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