Job Description

Position Summary

The Production Lead Associate 1 position is responsible for supervising shop associates in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Responsibilities 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ensure effective associate relations. Provide associate coaching and development. Resolves associate issues through problem resolution.
• Ensure Safety Policies are followed
• Maintain proper inventory levels
• Manage department priorities- update schedules and communication boards.
• Be an example to all associates at Nucraft 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position Leads associates of the department and is responsible for the safety, project output and appearance of the Dept.

Qualifications:

• Production and Processing- knowledge of raw materials, production process, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mechanical- knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, and training.
• First time lead person

Education:

• 3-5 years of experience in a production environment 

Language Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English efficient and effectively. 
• Speak clearly and convey information to others effectively
• Active listening

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Expected hours of work

• This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as jobs duties demand.

Reasoning ability:

• Being able to handle and resolve conflict
• Problem solving skills
• Motivation to associates that provides guidance and direction

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job the associates are regularly required to talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk, stand, use hands and finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms the associate is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vison, distance vison, color vison, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement Nucraft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.