Production Tech II Shift Lead

Job Details: Job Location: Aveka Woodbury - WOODBURY, MN, Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00Hourly, AVEKA Woodbury

Job Description

Job Title:               Shift Lead / Production Technician I/II

Department:           Production

Reports to:            Production Manager

Revision Date:        August 2021

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Responsible to lead and complete safe operation of assigned production jobs and lead other production staff to keep the team on task and efficient.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Executes all processes according to the provided documentation and AVEKA’s quality and safety systems
Set up, run, and clean up production jobs including some or all of the following which may or may not be continuous and/or repetitive:

Moving equipment into place
Assembling equipment
Use of a forklift or pallet jack
Manually moving drums
Cleaning of equipment and surrounding areas
Properly review and fill out associated documentation
Prepare products for shipping
Meet deadlines and goals set out by management

Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new processes
Report maintenance issues / request to the Facility Management or other supervisor
Work with Production Management and Production Engineering to identify areas for process improvement and increased efficiency

As Shift Lead:

Give work direction to operators and prioritize duties to meet schedule
Complete and send daily shift updates
Audit processes and paperwork during production shift to ensure accuracy and output requirements
Member of the Emergency Response Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be a strong problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Independent organization and prioritization of multiple tasks
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Able to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings, statistical data and specifications
Knowledge of, and ability to utilize, personal computers and certain software
Skill and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of equipment, production, and packaging processes

Physical Requirements:

Up to 100% on the manufacturing floor that requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, handle, lift, see, and hear; able to operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other equipment to move materials; able to press buttons, operate levers, use wrenches, connect hoses, stack, load, unload, climb stairs, and use ladders; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and/or moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance; work environment may be very loud, warm, humid, and/or have dust, dirt, debris, and odors; some products contain allergens that may cause physical reactions in certain individuals; requires ability to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, smocks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, gloves, etc.

Up to 5% general office work with ability to sit for certain periods of time to complete documentation, refer to written procedures, log measurements, and related; ability to read, write, and print neatly

Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an individual to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited. 

 
Qualifications: Job Qualifications:

High School diploma or above
3-5+ years production experience
Excellent Attendance
Past lead work or management experience a plus