Production Lead

Westlake Royal Building Products; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Day-one benefits

Job summary

DaVinci Roofscapes in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a manufacturing support professional for the night shift to optimize and maintain production processes, reduce scrap, and ensure high-quality parts. You will start up machines, adjust processes, collaborate with the Process Engineer, set up colors and blends, and monitor quality while following safety policies.

The role requires reliable attendance and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Understand quality defect standards (short shots, flash, warp, off color).
• Able to program material ABS units.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Willing to learn new skills and lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Basic Excel, Word, and email proficiency.
• Communicate manufacturing information across roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform start up on all machines.
• Make process adjustments to fix quality issues.
• Set up and verify colors/blends.
• Work with Process Engineer for quality parts.
• Monitor production quality consistently.
• Assist in special projects and color trials.
• Identify needed repairs and initiate work orders.
• Support safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality defect knowledge

Forklift operation

Machine startup

Process improvement

Excel basics

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or training in relevant skills

Tools

JDE

DSI

Job description

Westlake is a competitive player in the petrochemicals industry, and we focus our talents on delivering strong business results. Employees have the opportunity to gain experience in an entrepreneurial environment where we continue to build on our business successes by finding ways to improve.Come join the team at DaVinci Roofscapes, a fast growing, Lenexa, Kansas based roofing material manufacturing company! Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision - available day one!

Schedule for Night Shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM rotating days

Job Summary

Manufacturing support position with responsibilities focused upon optimizing and maintaining production processes to make quality products and reduce scrap.

Essential Functions

• Perform start up on all machines.
• Make process adjustment to fix quality issues.
• Become familiar with machine / mold adjustments.
• Work with the Process Engineer to ensure best quality parts.
• Set up and verify colors / blends. Trouble shoot and correct color problems.
• Understand our basic materials.
• Respond to calls from operators regarding product / process questions and concerns.
• Consistently monitor production quality.
• Assist Process Engineer in special projects material / color trials
• Identify needed machine, maintenance, and tooling repairs and initiate appropriate work orders.
• Participate as needed in internal problem solving/improvement group events.
• Preform other duties assigned by Supervisors / Management.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Comply with all Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular, reliable attendance, timeliness, and some scheduling flexibility

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must understand quality defect standard for all products. Defects such as short shots, flash, warp and off color.
• Should be able to program material ABS units.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and processes to build capabilities such as JDE, DSI, lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Understand basic Excel, Word and Email.
• Must be able to manage a production facility with minimal supervision and communicate all essential manufacturing information to appropriate personnel.
• Be able to run a shift in the Supervisors absence.

Education And/Or Experience

The employee should have the following:

• Certification or training in relevant skills or trade preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field preferred

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong standing or other stationary positions
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, safety shoes, and hardhat as needed.
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Move or traverse about the facilities
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

"This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship."

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.