Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

LEADPERSON

1st Shift

5am-1:30pm

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform lead role responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Follows specific requirements of a particular job order.


• Fabricates according to daily production requirements.


• Communicates and instructs entry level employees in various phases.


• Follows specific directions from the department supervisor and see that these directions are carried out.


• Make sure area is kept organized and 5S procedures and policies are followed.


• Partner with department manager in the absence of the supervisor.


• Audit completed product to assure it meets order requirements and YKK quality standards.


• Communicate non-conforming product issue to department personnel.


• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists worker in solving work problems.


• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.


• Set up machines and equipment.


• Perform activities of workers in department.


• Keep work area neat and clean.


• Additional duties may be assigned as needed for business purposes

Physical Requirements

• Job requires constant lifting in excess of 50 pounds


• Must be able to stand for a minimum ten (10) hour period of time


• Job requires stooping, bending and kneeling

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma/GED (minimum)


• Must have at least three years of manufacturing experience preferably in a fabrication or production environment with at least 6 months in a leadership role


• Good math skills


• Be vigilant about safety


• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Legal Notice:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  YKK AP America Inc.  The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determine within a range.  The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $19.82 - $22.84, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.