Job Description
Job DescriptionNow Hiring: NS Group Leader (Night Shift)
Location: Washington, IndianaShift: Night Shift (6:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with a 1-hour lunch)Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hourType: Direct Hire
First Call Direct Hire is excited to recruit for our esteemed client for the role of NS Group Leader in the Extrusion/Assembly department. This direct hire position is crucial for overseeing plant production, leading dedicated team members, and training new employees to ensure high-quality output across the Assembly, Quality, and Extrusion departments.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee Production: Supervise and coordinate daily production activities, including starting, operating, stopping, and cleaning machines.
- Assist & Troubleshoot: Provide support to process engineers with troubleshooting and assist in repairs as needed to minimize disruptions.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform essential preventive maintenance on all equipment to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime.
- Lead & Train: Offer technical assistance to team leaders and operators during start-ups, changeovers, and power failures. You'll also be responsible for training both existing and new employees on extruder operations.
- Manage Production: Oversee the packaging of finished products and meticulously inspect them to ensure they meet the highest quality standards.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with your team to continuously improve standardized processes and methods, utilizing key performance indicators to drive efficiency.
- Documentation: Complete all required documentation, records, and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
- Team Collaboration: Foster an environment that promotes teamwork, safety, and quality across the department within a dynamic manufacturing setting.
Personal/Technical Skills:
- Team-Oriented: Focus on building strong employee relations based on trust and collaborative teamwork.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct, supervise, and lead team members.
- Continuous Improvement: A strong commitment to ongoing skill enhancement and proactive problem-solving.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective interactions.
- Math Skills: Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and an understanding of conceptual math (geometry, charts, graphs).
Work Conditions:
- Environment: This role operates in an open office setting within an automotive plant, characterized by moderate to loud noise levels.
- PPE: Strict adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements is mandatory (e.g., safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection). Personal attire standards may also apply.
- Physical Demands: Ability to walk or stand for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle materials, and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
Education & Experience:
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications: Additional technical certifications are a definite plus.
- Diversity: Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment is also a plus.
Benefits:
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for direct hires, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
If you're a proactive leader with a passion for production and team development, apply today to join a company that deeply values safety, quality, and continuous improvement!#NSGroupLeader #NightShift #NowHiring #DirectHire #ManufacturingJobs