LEADPERSON - RES

YKK AP America Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Training and advancement opportunities

5S and quality-focused culture

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking a 1st shift lead manufacturing role to oversee daily production and ensure adherence to 5S and quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising entry level staff, following supervisor directions, auditing product quality, and driving safety and efficiency across the line. The role requires at least three years in manufacturing with leadership exposure, and offers opportunities for training and advancement within a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of manufacturing experience preferably in a fabrication or production environment with at least 6 months in a leadership role
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Responsibilities

• Follows specific requirements of a particular job order
• Fabricates according to daily production requirements
• Communicates and instructs entry level employees in various phases
• Follows specific directions from the department supervisor and see that these directions are carried out
• Make sure area is kept organized and 5S procedures and policies are followed
• Partner with department manager in the absence of the supervisor
• Audit completed product to assure it meets order requirements and YKK quality standards
• Communicate non-conforming product issue to department personnel
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists worker in solving work problems
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Set up machines and equipment
• Perform activities of workers in department
• Keep work area neat and clean
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed for business purposes

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Quality oriented

Job description

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Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

LEADPERSON

1st Shift

5am-1:30pm

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform lead role responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Follows specific requirements of a particular job order.
• Fabricates according to daily production requirements.
• Communicates and instructs entry level employees in various phases.
• Follows specific directions from the department supervisor and see that these directions are carried out.
• Make sure area is kept organized and 5S procedures and policies are followed.
• Partner with department manager in the absence of the supervisor.
• Audit completed product to assure it meets order requirements and YKK quality standards.
• Communicate non-conforming product issue to department personnel.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists worker in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Set up machines and equipment.
• Perform activities of workers in department.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed for business purposes

Physical Requirements

• Job requires constant lifting in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for a minimum ten(10) hour period of time
• Job requires stooping, bending and kneeling

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Must have at least three years of manufacturing experience preferably in a fabrication or production environment with at least 6 months in a leadership role
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Legal Notice:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Employment withYKK AP America Inc.is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. YKK AP America Inc. The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determine within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $19.82 - $22.84, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.

TAWANA MUHAMMAD

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program(Opens in a new window) .

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to workingwith and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team [e-mail] . Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.

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At YKK AP America Inc., we do not ask for personal financial information during telephone, in-person or video interviews nor do we charge job seekers fees as part of the recruitment process. YKK AP America Inc.'s recruiting correspondence will be sent by a recruiting representative with @ykkap.com email address and not @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, @hotmail.com or any other email domain service.