Production Lead

Atlas Roofing Corporation; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Molded Products, a division of Atlas Roofing Corporation, is seeking a Production Lead for the Kingman, AZ plant. The role requires coordinating shifts, leading line leads, and ensuring on-time production and accurate paperwork.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years of manufacturing experience, 1–2 years in a lead role, forklift competence, and strong English communication. Experience with ERP systems and basic math is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a production lead role.
• Must be fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Must be able to use simple math and basic measuring tools.
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-shift administrative duties including assigning work and creating shift schedules.
• Leads and enforces pre-shift stretching and safety procedures.
• Manages trailer setup, yard operations and paperwork for loads.
• Monitors product flow from dock to lamination and adjusts schedules as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of production, shipping and quality records.

Skills

Forklift experience

English fluency

Basic math

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 20-hour course desired

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Atlas Molded Products - a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation - specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative, high-quality, HFC- and HCGC- free Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation for construction, packaging and original equipment management (OEM) products. Atlas EPS insulation is suitable for interior and exterior construction applications, various packaging uses and as part of manufactured systems, such as recreational vehicles, garage and pedestrian doors and sun room panels.

Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately-owned company established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for the Kingman, AZ plant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs pre-shift administrative duties including assigning work to employees/lines and providing them with a work schedule for the shift
• Leads and enforces pre-shift stretching
• Compiles a trailer sheet to direct the yard switcher regarding trailer placement for the shift
• Oversees the loading and material counts of pickup orders as they arrive
• Communicates with the Lamination Manager or Senior Lead regarding product flow from dock to lamination and with Scheduling Supervisor regarding changes to schedule
• Enforces use of set-up verification
• Communicates changes in customer specifications to lead cutters and line leads
• Ensures correct order and amounts are put on correct trailers
• Provides back up in copying work orders for distribution; double-checks accuracy based on knowledge of customer products and requirements
• Ensures that all trailers have the proper paperwork attached to the inside tail, that the paperwork is given to the yard switcher before any trailer is pulled out of the dock bay or is placed on trailers in yard
• Writes correct trailer numbers on the drivers' clipboard at the end of every shift; the second shift senior lead completes the drivers' board in the drivers' room at the end of second shift
• Ensures blocks are scanned out; investigates errors in block scanning and informs line supervisor of errors (when/who) so performance can be corrected
• Monitors all line leads and helpers throughout the shift to verify quality checks are being recorded; initials paperwork to verify the check (hourly control sheets)
• Ensures that count sheets are being used correctly
• Monitors packaging and labels as products come off the lines; makes and necessary corrections or adjustments
• Completes 'Production Issues' reports on a daily basis, showing material and time loss and reasons for loss
• Takes inventory of the operating supplies and packaging material on 15th and last day of each month; gives copy to supervisor and results to Purchasing Agent
• Conducts a pre and post-shift department walk-through with other shift leads
• Is responsible for collecting all quality control paperwork, count sheets and cut sheets; prepares the paperwork by work order and forwards to Production Coordinator
• Assists carriers/drivers with trailer number information/paperwork for the load
• Communicates any issues that arise during the shift involving material or employees via end-of-shift e-mail
• Verifies employees' hours through Kronos and notifies payroll of any vacation, OT, lack of work, etc.
• Ensures that injured employees work within restrictions
• Assists supervisor and manager with employee reviews, coaching, counseling, training, department meetings, CARS and incident reports
• Ensures all safety requirements are being followed and notifies supervisors of any unsafe conditions
• Completes required production, shipping and quality records. Ensures they are accurate, neat and legible
• Ensures that production and quality standards are achieved
• Operates department machines and Hilo; packages and loads material as necessary
• Performs hourly QC checks to ensure an acceptable product is being produced
• Notifies supervisor of any break down of equipment (submits work orders to Maintenance) and when production goals are not being accomplished
• Assists in the elimination of waste and grind material in department and correctly follows and enforces Grind Procedure
• Communicates with supervisor or manager any requests for resources as needed
• Inspects the department clean up at the end of the shift and completes walk through with incoming Sr. Lead
• Maintains highest level possible of cleanliness and organization
• Embraces and works on continuous improvement through utilization of lean principles such as '5S'
• Works necessary hours as determined by supervisor to complete tasks
• Follows posted schedule for production requirements
• Continuously strives to lower material costs and improve efficiencies of dock/shipping operation
• Responsible for learning the differences in materials used
• Performs outside (SWPPP) clean-up as requested
• Performs other related tasks/projects as requested by supervisor
• Assists and/or works in other departments as requested

Experience

• 3-4 years of manufacturing experience
• 1-2 years of experience in a production lead role
• Forklift experience
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Advanced ability to communicate clearly (both orally and written) and openly communicates and shares ideas
• Basic math skills with the ability to read tape measure/calipers and to utilize metric scale
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Able to read and interpret any documents
• Basic computer skills including word, excel, email and PeopleSoft.
• Is able to understand density types and distinguish between them
• Willingness to work with others
• Supports the goals of the team
• Services both internal and external customers and provides superior service and value to all customers
• Follows all company policies and procedures
• Follows all company safety and Quality Assurance rules and guidelines
• Provides relevant and timely information in a clear manner
• Able to analyze costs, benefits, risk and chances of success of a decision
• Ability to apply sound judgment and reason to a solution
• Takes responsibility to resolve customer issues and responds to customer requests in a timely manner
• Is open to new ideas and generates new ideas and strategies
• Thinks outside the norm and provides innovative solutions to problems
• Will reconsider the most strongly held ideas
• Follows through with any projects in a timely manner
• Anticipates what needs to be done and proceeds without direction
• Motivates and influences others in a positive manner
• Promotes a climate of involvement, cooperation and teamwork
• Is a positive example of leadership, acts as a coach or mentor
• Ability to plan work schedule, establishing goals and priorities
• Thinks through an issue and develops solutions
• Identifies a course of action to resolve a problem or potential problem
• Sets well defined outcomes for tasks and tracks progress against each task
• Sets challenging goals and shows a willingness to achieve goals
• Invests team members in projects and decisions
• Commits to highest standards of moral and legal conduct
• Acts fairly in all business dealings

Education, Licenses & Certifications

• OSHA 20-hour course desired
• High school diploma or GED

Total Compensation

• Atlas EPS offers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer