Production Lead - Fabrication (Swing)

*Description* Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry.
We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.
Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
*YOU* As a Production Lead, you will be responsible for providing on-the-floor leadership to your assigned production team/area.
You are responsible for achieving production targets by guiding an engaged production team in executing safety, quality, continuous improvement, and development plans.
*WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING *(% of Time) Assign work to operators and ensure orders are completed according to production drawings, production schedules, quality standards and work instructions.
Perform hourly product visual inspections for each order assigned.
Aid operators in completing work efficiently by helping facilitating set-ups and change-overs, removing finished product and other items from the work area, retrieving labels, and other related tasks requiring a forklift or prolonged periods away from the machine or work area.
(60%) Train press operators on equipment and processes used in the department.
Continuously pursue opportunities to improve current manufacturing processes in collaboration with production supervisory team and operators.
Lead Gemba meetings with management and associates.
(20%) Configure machines and equipment and prepare production runs in conjunction with machine setup individual.
Troubleshoot machine problems during production runs.
(10%) Maintain department inventory, ensure its accuracy and participate in regular inventory checks.
(10%) *DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE* If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes.
Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too: * Manufacturing process knowledge: Demonstrates a basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
Able to read and understand a part print and translate it to a physical finished good.
* Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practices by promoting a safe work environment.
* Leadership: Able to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations.
* Communication skills: Speaks in the most effective way to relay information.
Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding.
* Self-management skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
* Ability to work independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
* Quality standards knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of quality standards and quality control processes.
* Equipment and tools: Demonstrates knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Able to read a tape measure to within 1/32” as well as read a micrometer, caliper and use combination squares, protractors to measure +/- 1 degree and pin gauges to check part quality.
* Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire) required * 2 years of proven experience in fast-paced, high volume and high demand working environment where multi-tasking was required while leading people.
* 2 years of related work experience ensuring others complete work timely and in a safe manner, while maintaining positive relationships.
* Computer: Able to operate a computer, ERP systems and basic applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Customer service skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
* Ability to work overtime: Able to work overtime as dictated by business demand.
* High school diploma required * A.
A.
degree preferred *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.
*Travel* This job requires no domestic travel.
*Work Status & Location* This full-time, non-exempt, Union, swing shift (3:45pm - 12:15am) position is located in Stockton CA.
*Relocation* Relocation is not available for this position.
*Pay* $21.
50 / hour *REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE* We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.
May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
* *Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:* You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis.
We believe _all _employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
* *Benefits: *We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.
strongtie.
com/.
In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer.
This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test.
Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.
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50 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person