Manufacturing Leader - Weekend Shift

CMCO Brasil; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Production Operator to ensure efficient use of information, products, equipment, and manpower, delivering high service levels for customer orders and transfers.

You will work with a supervisor to balance safety, quality, and productivity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and training activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use measurement tools.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Completion and maintenance of First Aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by following plant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily production and maintenance activities to meet goals.
• Monitor production performance through audits and checks.
• Review hourly charts and oversee SQDCI boards.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and communicate issues.
• Move materials to support production and provide operator relief.
• Maintain powered industrial trucks and perform routine safety tasks.
• Assist in training and staffing adjustments as needed.

Skills

Equipment setup and operation

Reading blueprints

Safety and training adherence

Communication with leadership

Documentation and reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary/Overview

To work with the supervisor to ensure information, product, equipment, and manpower are being used in Department to ensure high service level on customer orders and transfers.

Location:
Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Requisition ID: 3336

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote and support a strong safety culture by following all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and assist with daily production and maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Monitor production performance through routine audits, hourly production checks, and verification of reporting accuracy.
• Review and sign off on hourly production charts and oversee SQDCI Level 2 boards to ensure targets are achieved.
• Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production schedules or on-time shipments.
• Ensure completion of required store and workplace audits.
• Move materials and products as needed to maintain workflow and support production operations.
• Provide operator relief and production support as required.
• Maintain certification and safely operate powered industrial trucks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Assist in adjusting work assignments and staffing levels to accommodate absences, vacations, and changing production demands.
• Participate in safety programs, including accident and incident investigations, corrective action implementation, and safety meetings.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate and schedule employee training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

• Ability to set up equipment and run acceptable quality product as required.
• Must be able to interpret documents such as manufacturing prints and work orders, safety policies and ISO procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees, i.e., training employees and giving instruction as required.
• Ability to communicate concerns to Production Supervisor and Production Manager.
• Ability to write routine reports and internal correspondence.
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use measurement instruments accurately.
• Ability to safely lift, lower, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to complete and maintain annual First Aid and CPR training certification.
  

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga