Extrusion Support Lead - Indianapolis, IN - 1st Shift (Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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
Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
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 assist with employee performance reviews
Delegate special projects
Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses relating to supplies and packing material in the department
Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations

Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:

Packing/Trailer Loading

- Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
- Ensure all quality practices are being followed
- Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders after the material has exited the age oven
- Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
- Package orders based on customer specifications (customer pack prints)
- Load trailers based on customer specifications (customer pack prints)
- Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction

Fabrication

- Set up and run cutting equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
- Inspect the parts as required to ensure the parts meet customer quality specifications
- Ensure proper deburring, in order to guarantee that no burrs or sharp edges are on any parts
- Inspect the parts to ensure that no nylon residue is left on the parts after running through the equipment

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
2. Experience:
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
- 2+ years of leadership experience required
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

COMP AND BENEFITS

• Group Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• 401(k) Company Match


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Basic Life Insurance


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)


• Company Provided Work Uniforms


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• PPE Reimbursement

Starting salary range: $19.00-$23.00