Department Lead 1 Everett-Masking at Valence Surface Technologies

Job Overview:

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Location: Everett, WA

Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20.24-$26.00 hourly (based on experience)

Valence Surface Technologies production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm), 2nd shift (Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm, 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am)

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the efficient operation, organization, and assignment of department by shift at the plant. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes activities that carry out production activities and maximize throughput. Expected to perform the following duties of leadership, through assignments and can motivate the appropriate employees.

Job Summary:

• Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis
• Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing
• Works closely with Production Manager and Supervisor on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
• Maintains schedule and discusses labor needs as work load changes
• Maintains the inventory levels and supplies, communicating back to purchasing if/as required
• Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
• Organizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Works with supervisor and manager to resolve problems as needed
• Trains employees and monitors their performance
• Resolves technical problems and challenges by involving the appropriate people in order to keep production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectations
• Works with the appropriate personnel and participates in continuous improvement activities always looking for new ways to do the job with eye to reducing cost, streamlining processes, and increasing throughput
• Perform other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
•Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
•Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
•Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
•Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
•Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
•Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
•Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
•Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
•Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
•Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
•Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
•Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
•Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
•Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
•Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
•Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
•Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
•Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
•Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
•Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
•Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

•Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
•Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
•Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience: 6 plus months of experience in manufacturing
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
O
Manually Manipulate
F
Reach Outward
F
Reach Above Shoulder
O
Climb
N
Crawl
N
Squat or Kneel
O
Bend
O
Grasp
F
Speak
F
10 lbs or less
F
11-20 lbs
F
21-50 lbs
F
51-100 lbs
O
Over 100 lbs
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
F
13-25 lbs
F
26-40 lbs
O
41-100 lbs
N

Other Physical Requirements
•Vision (Near, Peripheral, Depth)
•Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range
•Sense of Touch
•Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses

Work Environment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).

Application Process:

Please apply at Aerospace Metal Finishing Careers | Aerospace Jobs (valencesurfacetech.com) with up-to-date work history and contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, one of our recruiters will reach out to you to learn more about your experience and tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits.  

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Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.