Second-Shift Production Lead — Drive Quality & Safety

Ascentek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Shift differential

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking a Production Lead to direct daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating materials, people, and equipment to meet customer needs. The role emphasizes improving operations, maintaining documentation, and upholding housekeeping in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The position is on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30 pm - 11:15 pm) with a $1/hour shift differential and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing processes.
• General Quality & Safety Awareness.
• Understanding of Lean Principles.
• Strong communication & Organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Understand laptops and projectors for training purposes.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities in the production area to meet production goals, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the production area, from raw materials to finished products.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement / change over reduction activities and process.
• Assist in maintaining product quality through Finished Parts Document controls.
• Develop and implement operating procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve quality.
• Plan and oversee the maintenance of assets that are critical to production.
• Provide recommendations on facility maintenance, quality and/or plant improvements.
• Maintain plant cleanliness such that customer tours can be a positive marketing experience.
• Plan and administer policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees follow safety rules and safe practices.
• Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and manpower requirements.
• Develop and maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality measurements.
• Present measurements to management on a predetermined basis.
• Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Assist in developing training procedures to move the company to be best in class.
• Provide an emphasis on safety to ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations and provide a safe environment for employees.
• Minimal travel required for this position.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Lean Principles

Communication

Organizational skills

SDS literacy

MS Office

KPMs understanding

Projector usage for training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Job description

Ascentek is seeking a Production Lead to direct daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating materials, people, and equipment to meet customer needs. The role emphasizes improving operations, maintaining documentation, and upholding housekeeping in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The position is on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30 pm - 11:15 pm) with a $1/hour shift differential and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with