Production Lead (Weekend Shift)

Ralliant; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health Insurance (medical, dental, etc

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Weekend Lead Associate to oversee daily production activities and lead team engagement within manufacturing operations in the Chandler, AZ area. The role blends leadership with hands-on manufacturing work to help the team hit daily production goals and maintain workflow consistency.

The position emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and communicating issues upward to the Line Supervisor, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Lean and 5S knowledge desired.
• Self-starter, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Track daily production activities and elevate any problems to the Supervisor or key team members.
• Assist in scheduling to meet performance metrics using tools like Crystal Reports and Visual tools.
• Monitor QDIP process and review performance through daily metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and elevate concerns to supervisors.
• Monitor build paperwork accuracy and drive standard work processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Lean and 5S

Problem solving

Self-starter

Organized

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Customer interface experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Crystal Reports

Visual business systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weekend Lead Associate performs a range of tasks depending on the composition of the team and cell/building initiatives. Generally, the Lead Associate ensures the day-to-day operation to ensure the team meets their daily production goals.

The Weekend Lead Associate will perform the lead tasks a portion of the time and will function in their manufacturing associate capacity for the remainder of the time. The time spent on these tasks may be adjusted based on business needs.

The Lead Associate must be able to effectively elevate any issues to the Line Supervisor or other key operational team members within a timely matter.

The Lead Associate will perform applicable duties to keep workflow consistent.

Team Engagement

• Encourage and work with team members to support submitting suggestions and provide solutions for manufacturing issues.
• Involve team members in problem solving activities and QDIP assignments.

Team Development

• Monitor, document associate skills, provide input on training and support cross-training needs.
• Escalate any interpersonal issues/team conflicts directly to the Supervisor.
• Provide feedback on positive behaviors for an individual or the team to the Supervisor for recognition purposes.
• Monitor the team’s performance and provide input to assist the Supervisor in completing associate’s performance reviews.
• Promote good behaviors by coaching and mentoring team members.
• May be asked to attend operational meetings on behalf of the Supervisor.

Lead Associate major responsibilities include (but are limited to):

Operational Management

• Track daily production activities and elevate any problems to the Supervisor or other key operational team members when applicable.
• Assist in scheduling to meet the operations performance metrics using tools such as: Crystal Reports, and other Visual tools.
• Monitor QDIP process and review performance through the daily metrics. In addition, monitor relevant KPI’s.
• Help ensure that Safety policies are followed by all team members and elevate any problems or concerns to the Supervisor or other key operational team members.
• Monitor cell/building-specific actions (RAIL items) to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor accuracy of build paperwork.
• Monitor and drive standard work processes.
• Assist in Failure Review Board issues as assigned.
• Actively work with the team to identify and work on continuous improvement projects as assigned.

Qualifications – External/internal:

• Minimum Associate Level II position for at least one year –Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• IPC 610 and JSTD certified
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be organized.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Lean and 5S knowledge desired.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience directly with the assigned operational team preferred.
• Some customer interface experience preferred.
• Computer skills a plus: Microsoft office products and Visual business systems.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

The Lead Associate shall receive a 5% pay premium, not to exceed the maximum of their assigned grade level. If at any time the Lead Associate is no longer performing these assigned tasks, the company will revoke this 5% premium to return the associate to the original base rate of pay. This lead pay premium shall be included in all overtime, sick pay, short-term disability, holidays, and vacation pay.

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401K
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave (mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents)

US citizenship required per ITAR.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading‑edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.