Job Overview American Converters, Inc is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership and direction to an assigned production team. This position is responsible for helping the team meet production schedules while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, customer service, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who leads by example, stays actively involved on the production floor, and is comfortable coaching and directing team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Hours:

M-F 7:00am to 3:30pm Benefits PTO Earned sick and safe time Quarterly Bonus Program Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Savings Account Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) LegalSheild and IDsheild Job description: Effectively lead assigned production team in order to help assure that we meet or exceed customer expectations for Amcon. Results /

Problem Solving:

To be successful in this position at Amcon Successful Production Team Leads understand that their purpose in the organization encompasses more than just the position elements presented in this job description. We must work together as problem solvers in order to achieve acceptable results and support our business objectives. First and foremost an Amcon Team Leader must be and effective LEADER. He/she must exhibit strong command and control for the operation areas they lead, they must continuously interact with the people they lead, ask questions, effectively follow-up and remove operational roadblocks that arise. Leadership by example and by walking the department is the best method. He/she must Support team members in achieving key plant measures of: Safety, Quality, Customer Service & on-Time Shipping, 5S, PM Compliance, and Profitability. Team Leads understand it is their responsibility to take a wide view of their assigned operations (e.g., department) and help ensure outcomes and results meet the expectations of internal and external customers as a whole. To always exercise their best judgment, with an emphasis on ' Prevention First ' and continuous improvement; rather than a reactionary work environment. Amcon Team Leaders should constantly model the behaviors, work ethics and results that we value and expect from all team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary objectives and focus of this position are: 1. Support team members in achieving key plant measures of: Safety, Quality, Customer Service & on-Time Shipping, 5S, PM Compliance, and Profitability. 2. Support, communicate, and enforce all safety programs and Amcon/State/Federal regulations to promote a safe and productive work environment. Nothing is more important than safety. 3. Own the production schedule on their assigned line. Instill in all team members ownership of the schedules and command and control on order to assure that all customer projects are completed and shipped on time to the customer. 4. Team Leads are expected to work assigned overtime, which will periodically include working a weekend shift to help ensure our customer's needs are met or exceeded. 5. Maintain a high level of visibility with team members and use a hands-on approach to communicate daily. Manage by walking around, asking questions and listening to the needs of the people on assigned line. 6. Participate in and drive the 5s, Quality, and Continuous improvement programs to team members through coaching and accountability. 7. Provide team members the work direction to meet the manufacturing due dates by following the workstation schedules. 8. Promote teamwork by communicating with team members to meet daily goals and to provide guidance to improve their performance. 9. Perform process quality inspections to ensure team members are meeting our customer's specifications and quality standards. 10. Provide coaching and training to team members to meet and improve operation run and set-up times based on each orders quoted run times (Time Measured Units

• TMU's).

11. Analyze and assist team members in solving manufacturing issues for long term corrective action. 12. Provide team members with feedback on their daily performance. Using documented 'Coaching Events' to train, motivate and ensure direct reports meet position expectations. 13. Ensure that formal annual performance evaluations for direct reports are documented on company forms, are effective and completed on time per company policy. 14. When necessary due to a direct report's performance problems, or unacceptable behavior and/or conduct, Team Leads are expected to follow company procedures in order to apply appropriate disciplinary actions. 15. Provide supervisors with daily feedback on team members and work center performance. 16. Coordinate with supervisors and other leads to solve problems and maximize labor resources. 17. Follow all work direction from Supervisors or Management. Including miscellaneous duties and tasks, as assigned, to support production goals and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Marginal Functions:

In support of business objectives, conditions and necessity

• employees may be assigned to other areas or departments from time to time.

Other work related tasks, functions or projects may be assigned. Skills /

Knowledge Requirements:

The skills needed to perform at a high level are: 1. Ability to write, read and verbally communicate in English as all Company information is communicated to employees in English. 2. Must possess excellent communication skills. Listen effectively, take notes, and exercise timely and effective follow-up. 3. Ability to LEAD a team of people

• to be actively involved with the team in a hands-on fashion.

4. Handle and prioritize multiple activities throughout the day, constant multitasking. 5. Ability to operate machines, in assigned area of responsibility, by following machine operator work instructions, standard operating procedures, safe operation and all other documented work instructions. 6. Ability to train others. 7. Ability to read manufacturing prints/drawings. 8. Our market niche requires us to respond quickly and accurately to all internal and external customer needs, in all areas of the company.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function, task or activity responsibly and meet position performance expectations as a minimum. The qualifications and requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, essential skills, abilities, physical capabilities and acceptable background this position requires. Criminal convictions that represent a safety or security risk to the employee community or liability to the company will likely result in employment offers being revoked or employment termination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies:

These are the skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Decision Making:

Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decision. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Teamwork/Collaboration:

Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Puts group goals ahead of own goals.

Work Standards:

Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job. Follows up on work outputs.

Motivation:

Displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job. Commits to putting in additional effort. Maintains high level of productivity. Self-directed.

Reliability:

Takes personal responsibility for job performance. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner. Sticks to commitments.

Problem Solving:

Analyzes problem by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships. Comes up with appropriate solutions.

Adaptability:

Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.

Planning & Organizing:

Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities. Schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.

Communication/Language:

Expresses ideas effectively; verbally and in written form. Organizes and delivers information appropriately; routine reports and correspondence. Listens actively. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, product prints/drawings and work instructions.

Integrity:

Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures. Meets own commitments.

Initiative:

Takes action to influence events. Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, suggests innovations, does more than required.

Stress Tolerance:

Displays emotional resilience and the ability to withstand pressure on an on-going basis. Deals with difficult situations while maintaining performance. Seeks support from others when necessary. Uses appropriate coping techniques.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. " You will always be held responsible for the exercise of your best judgment."

Gerry Faust Work Environment:

1. The employee will work in and be exposed to manufacturing operations in the office and shop floor environments, and be expected to function effectively in both areas. 2. Constant change is a given, employees must be prepared for it in their prime area of responsibility. Safety is paramount at all areas of all Amcon facilities

Education, Experience & Training:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in production control processes and procedures a plus.
• Computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, etc.
• On the job training will be provided to expand knowledge and help ensure position expectations are satisfied.
• 2 years previous leadership experience is required.
• Ability to lead a team of 10
• 15 people.

Pay:

$25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person