Lead, Production - Conveyor Bay, 1st Shift - Jerome Ave

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec in the United States is seeking a diligent Production Assistant to support the Production Manager in coordinating shop activities and completing direct labor tasks. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and meeting production and cost objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will help establish schedules, ensure materials are available, and work with multiple teams to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction, while applying company policies and promoting teamwork.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct labor activities in their area (50%+ time), e.g., assembly, welding, machining.
• Performs indirect labor activities in their area, e.g., warehouse, QA, shipping/receiving.
• Assists in establishing work schedules and staffing to meet demand.
• Meets production schedules with high-quality products.
• Provides leadership and direction to the work group.
• Coordinates with other areas to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Gives input to hiring or disciplinary actions.
• Ensures administration of policies on wages, safety, coaching, and recognition.
• Leads work group meetings to encourage communication and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

Assists Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor in their functional area while also completing direct labor on shop packets (at least 50% of time). Under the direction of the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor plan, direct, and coordinate activities within assigned area to achieve stated production, quality, and cost objectives. Actively promotes safety, employee involvement, continuous improvement, and cost reduction activities.

Key Deliverables

• Check finished products ensure quality, and the industry standards are met.
• Perform a variety indirect and direct labor activities.
• Assist with establishing production schedules.
• Ensure that work materials are present when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process and procedures.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Performs direct labor activities in their functional area, e.g., assembly, welding, gateways, machining, etc. at least 50% of work time.
• Performs indirect labor activities in their functional area, e.g., warehouse, WIP coordination, quality assurance, shipping & receiving, etc.
• Assists Production Manager or Production Supervisor (depends on functional area) in establishing work schedules and human resource requirements necessary to meet changing production demands.
• Meet all production schedules with high quality products.
• Provides effective leadership and direction to all employees in their work group.
• Interacts with all areas of the company to assist in developing strategies that enhance overall safety, profitability, quality, and productivity.
• Responsible for some input to employee hiring or disciplinary actions necessary.
• Ensures the fair, effective, and consistent administration of all company policies and programs within the department, i.e., wages, benefits, safety, performance coaching, and recognition.
• Coordinates and directs work group meetings that encourage communication, continuous improvement, and employee involvement.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.