Blending Lead - 1st shift

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and display your true potential.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly - Full Time

With top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including:

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Free virtual exercise therapy and health coaching
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performance

Exclusive role benefits:

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

The Production Lead will assist in coordinating and directing day-to-day production activities for team members. This person will plan, organize, and carry out objectives related to production efficiency, utilization or equipment, safety practices, and quality of finished products. This role will collaborate with Operations leadership, team members, and cross-functional departments to meet packaging team goals.

This position primarily works in our Golden Valley production facility and ideally would have flexibility in their hours to work weekends as business needs dictates.

• Work with the team in meeting goals around safety practices, quality initiatives, and production demand in partnership with the Blending Manager.
• Coach team members on blending processes, problem solving, and job set-up and change-over as needed.
• Partner with Training Specialists and Supervisor on new and existing team members training needs and progression through training modules.
• Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the production area, from raw materials to finished products.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement activities and process.
• Develop and implement operating procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve quality.
• Assist in maintaining facility cleanliness and equipment cleanliness.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Become proficient in the use of Lube-Tech's manufacturing & inventory control system (JDE).
• Ownership of metrics with Operations Supervisor such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for measuring manufacturing productivity.
• Ensure employees are following safety requirements and best safe practices.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Forklift operator experience desired, but not required

Experience and/or Training

• Enjoy working within team setting and collaborating with people to build relationships.
• Ability to motivate and communication with others while driving toward operation goals.
• Previous Manufacturing/Operations experience required.
• Solid understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Quality & Safety adherence.
• Understanding of Lean Principles.
• Strong communication & organizational skills/
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Technology/Equipment

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $23.52 and $29.95 hourly This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.