Production Lead Operator

Seal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

Supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving.

Pay Range: $25-$30/hour

·       LMA - Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports

o   Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process

o   Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded

o   Provides training on equipment

o   Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance

o   Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles

o   Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)

o   Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary

·       Meets or exceeds department KPI’s

o   Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S

·       Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs

·       Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling

·       Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality

·       Limits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usage

·       Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location

·       Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary

·       Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problems

·       Completes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirements

·       Initiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunities

·       Interfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirements

·       Ensures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racks

·       Ensures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessary

·       Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

Requirements

·       Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

·       Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs

·       Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools

·       Mechanical/technical aptitude

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task

·       Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

COMPANY CORE VALUES:

S        SELF-MOTIVATED – Take initiative and ownership; strive for excellence

E      ENGAGED – Leverage your individual talents to embrace the vision; practice teamwork

and deliver results

A       ADAPTABLE – Challenge the status quo to continually improve and conquer problems

and opportunities

L        LOYAL – Stay resolute to our cause of serving customers and our team

S       SINCERE – Honor commitments; respect deadlines; do what you said you would do

when you said you would do it; live the golden rule

JOB COMPETENCIES:

·                Leadership

·                Performance Management

·                Results Driven

·                Problem Solving

·                Communication Proficiency

·                Time Management

·                Critical Thinking

·                Planning and Organizing

·                Technical Capacity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Continual use of hands; constant standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting

·       Clear close vision and ability to identify and distinguish color variations

·       Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance