Job Responsibilities & Requirements

A Brief Overview
Lead, provide direction, and supervise a team of production personnel in order to meet or exceed safety, quality, customer experience and cost control objectives. Actively support and provide feedback manufacturing personnel to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices. Schedule necessary staff to meet schedule demands and directly perform in a hands-on production job function as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure safety compliance in the assigned area and in accordance with company requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs including physically checking production and assisting with machine set-ups.
• Consistently lead teams and engage in hands-on production work as required to meet production and/or shipping goals to meet or exceed customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels necessary to complete production schedules and report discrepancies and additional requirements as necessary.
• Direct, assist and evaluate team members in both daily and long term requirements and goals.
• Operate production equipment as necessary due to demand and or scheduling needs.
• Prioritize issues, analyze situations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Provide work flow management, planning, analysis, and training necessary to operate department in a clean, safe and productive manner.
• Review and approve employee time and schedules, including overtime management.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for the professional development of team members, playing a key role in guiding, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to support team members in reaching their full potential.
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, respects diverse perspectives, and empowers team members to excel in their roles.
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership approach by directly assisting with tasks and projects as needed to meet team objectives and production demands.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required
• 1-2 Years of experience leading a team required
• 1-2 Years of direct experience in hands-on manufacturing required

Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in a factory and is exposed to the temperature changes. This will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines. A portion of this role will be performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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