Job Description

Position Overview

The Assistant Lead has the technical capacity to perform each position in the manufacturing department. They will fill in any position to keep the department moving when there are absences, including back-up duties in the Team Lead absence. The position performs these steps consistently with few errors. The Assistant Lead position requires a solid understanding of the materials used. They may troubleshoot equipment problems or gather materials for the department. The position must effectively communicate with their co-workers and have exceptional attendance. In the Assistant Lead position an employee shows leadership and an eagerness to learn more.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fill in any position in the manufacturing department to keep the department moving when there are absences
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all employees in the department, mentor and encourage staff
• Research and respond to questions and provide guidance to department staff
• Keep orders and units organized
• Assist the department in meeting the daily production number goal and prepare for upcoming load dates, understand order priority
• Communicate staff needs to Team Lead and Team Lead needs to staff
• Support the Team Lead and fill in for them in their absence
• Accurately use Quaker's internal work order system to retrieve data, the portal to order material, the scanner when units leave the department and Microsoft Office Outlook for email
• Keep track of daily inventory through cycle counting
• Have materials and orders available
• Train and mentor new staff
• Enforce safety policies
• Inspect materials for acceptable quality and educate staff on any defects
• Put away materials when received
• Review Standard Operating Procedures & Work Instructions & suggest updates when necessary
• Obtain, maintain and understand the necessary paperwork the department needs to operate & be able to resolve any paperwork issues
• Obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of all necessary tools and machinery in the department and troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise
• Learn how to order material including glass, order repairs and view Bill of Materials
• Learn the department financials
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Review and analyze order information in Quaker's internal order system
• Plan, prioritize & monitor workflow activities in the manufacturing department, have parts ready
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow any job-specific or department-specific safety requirements such as Safe Product Handling Guidelines, Basic Tool Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Safe Pallet Jack Operation and Safe Lift.

Travel

No travel is required.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Perform consistently with few errors
• Basic Knowledge of Quaker Product Terminology and Order Sticker Information
• Basic Knowledge of Materials Used for Units Produced in the Department
• Basic Knowledge of Quaker's Internal Order Tracking System
• Basic Math Skills,
• Accurately Use a Tape Measure
• Ability to Distinguish Material Defects from Quality Material
• Safe and Proficient Usage of Hand and Power Tools

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and/or related expertise to qualify for this position.

• High school diploma or a passed General Education Development test preferred
• Minimum 6 months - 1 Year experience in manufacturing

Competencies and Skills

• Technical Capacity
• Dependable / Reliable
• Approachable / Collaboration
• Quality Focused
• Safety Focused
• Flexibility

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Weekend Shift, Friday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Overtime may be required when the workload demands.

Physical Demands

The demands and environmental 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.

This is a manufacturing job. The employee must be able to:

• regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing between 40-70 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds through an assisted lift or team lifting;
• work shifts of at least 8-10 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5-6 days each week;
• stand for prolonged periods; and
• bend, stoop, twist, reach, crouch, crawl, stretch and pull

Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position must use an assisted lift or team lift any time one is available and objects exceeding 75 pounds need lifting or carrying.

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Various different types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location. The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.

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