Production Lead - Polytek Development : Job Details

Production Lead

Polytek Development

Job Location : Kalamazoo,MI, USA

Posted on : 2025-01-06T17:25:03Z

Job Description :

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Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring there is adequate employee coverage and informing the Production Supervisor of any employee absences during the shift.
  • Ensuring that all required paperwork is present during the shift, and is being completed and used according to established schedules.
  • Complete competence and understanding of production tickets an ensures that all products meet the quality standards.
  • Directs and assigns work to emloyees within their specifi area/line as needed to reach production goals.
  • Lead, guides, motivates and communicates to the line employees professionally and competently.
  • Provides training and development to new and exiting employees to cultivate high performing teams.
  • Holds employees accountable for attendance, performance, productivity and teamwork.
  • Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or problems that are impeding production.
  • Daily report of line performance.
  • Accurately bottling and assembling of kits - Ensure proper labeling of items.
  • Inventory management of components and materials.
  • General assembly of work in process items, assembly of boxes and packaging packaging goods.
  • Print product labels and label containers as directed.
  • Prepare boxes for shipments and assist shipping department when directed.
  • Keep work areas neat and organized.
  • Understand the hazards of chemicals through provided training, read SDSs, labels and SOP's.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures, policies and guidelines.
  • Present and maintain a positive attitude with regards to company policies and instructions.
  • Report safety concerns immediately to Management and/or Environmental Health & Safety Director.
  • Follow all rules set forth in Polytek's Employee Policy Manual (company Core Values).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
  • Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

  • Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
  • Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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