Fabrication Lead

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• →Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
• →Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed
• →Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• →Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
  • →Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort, energy or strength
  • →REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
  • →OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
• →Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
• →Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
• →Provide leadership to department team members:
  • →Communicate priorities and project assignments
  • →Develop and implement adequate cross-training
  • →Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
  • →Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
  • →Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
  • →Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
  • →Delegate special projects
• →Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
• →Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
• →Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
• →Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits
• →Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• →Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
  • →Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
  • →Ensure all quality practices are being followed
  • →Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
  • →Package orders based on customer specifications
  • →Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• →Continually support and improve the department’s key measures
• →Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
• →Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques

1. Education:
   • Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
2. Experience:
   • 2+ years of manufacturing experience required
   • 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
   • Ability to recognize safety concerns
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills
   • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
   • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
   • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
   • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
   • Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
   • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
   • Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
   • Ability to lead and influence others
   • Blueprint reading
   • Strong math skills
   • Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
   • Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications