Lead Manufacturing Associate

Job Summary

Exemplifies team expectations for operational requirements in a manufacturing and distribution environment. A lead is a primary resource in meeting operational goals in productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and training for the department. Serves as a back up to manufacturing supervisor and is a high-level inventory support. This role ranges from $20-22 an hour based on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday 6am-2:30pm at 8990 South Kyrene Road, Tempe AZ. 

Essential Job Functions *

• Assist on daily operations of the Shipping, Receiving. Tags, Keys, Packaging and product put aways for timely and accurate product distribution.
• Coordinate and manage inventory, maintaining stock levels and addressing discrepancies.
• Manage relationships with vendors and third-party logistics providers including machine pickups, freight claims and address transportation-related issues.
• Implement strategies to improve distribution efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Prepare and analyze detailed operational reports for daily stand-up meetings.
• Serve as primary point of contact for operational updates and issue resolution
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular feedback to team members
• Train new hires and existing staff on procedures and standards
• Document and report on team progress, highlighting achievements and barriers
• Collaborate with leadership to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Train team members, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
• Serves as back up for area manager/supervisor

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ten plus years manufacturing/distribution/assembly experience is typical and preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail required.
• Must demonstrate ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team to meet production goals.
• Demonstrates leadership through strength in core competencies.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Maintains a clean and organized work environment; Work does not need to be redone and mistakes are minimal.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Flexibility/Initiative/Cooperation – Proactive, self-motivated, and persistent in approach to assignments; Looks for additional assignments when work is completed; Willingly cooperates with and treats all coworkers with respect & dignity; Displays a positive attitude about the company; Contributes to achievement of team goals and objectives.   
• Communication – Effectively and appropriately interacts with others to build relationships; Actively listens and learns through observation; Asks clarifying questions; Treats others with respect.
• Customer Focus – Responsive to customer requests; Keeps customers up to date and well informed; Takes pride in delivering high quality service.

Operational Equipment

• Operates basic material handling equipment up to and including forklift.
• May be required to use order picker, pallet jack and/or various hand-tools.