Heat Seal Lead in New Bedford, Massachusetts at Ahead LLC

The Heat Seal Lead is responsible for overseeing the heat seal team area to ensure they are meeting and exceeding company standards for production and quality. The HS Lead is also responsible for ensuring that the press operator is fully equipped with the correct components for each order. They will work with the command center to ensure that the press operators have enough work at each stations. They will also work with customer service and creative departments to address order issues.

SCHEDULE - 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday with Overtime (Saturday 7 am-noon) as required

LOCATION: 270 Samuel Barnet Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate to the command center when the production area needs orders
• Assist operators with order/machine issues
• Observe and correct heat-seal team members' bad habits
• Report any heat press issues to technical services
• Key in dings into the reporting system
• Ensure the team members are processing orders within the first ten minutes of the shift
• Ensure the team members are processing orders up to 10 minutes before the end of the shift
• Deliver any logo issues to the creative department
• Deliver any order issues to the customer service department
• Ensure excellent quality
• Assist team members with any task that is needed
• Motivate and interact with the heat seal area team members and management
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read instructions in English
• Possess a positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to multi-task under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Must possess initiative, energy, and drive
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform quality control
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to move around the facility
• Ability to move, reach, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed

VISION REQUIREMENTS:

• Close and distance vision
• Color vision

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to moderate noise level.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Closed-toe footwear is required when entering the Production Floor.

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (eligible after 30 days)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Insurance Options at Discounted Rates
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts

Ahead, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a socially responsible company. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ahead, LLC participates in E-Verify, We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Completion of a post-offer background check is required for all positions. A satisfactory driving record is required for positions in which driving is an essential job function.