Job Description
We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we welcome your completed application.
Position Location: 305 Travis Lane, Waukesha WI 53189
Position Hours: FULLTIME 1st Shift - Monday - Friday 6AM - 2:30PM with some overtime
Position Salary: $80,000 - $110,000
Salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidates. It is common to be hired at the lower to middle end of a salary range and while it is possible to be hired at the higher end, it often requires unique circumstances, such as proven expertise.
Company Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) - Company matched 50% on the 1st 4%.
- Paid Time Off - Accrued annually with 80 hours for the first year of service
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to employee
- Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans at no cost to the employee
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in ThermTech's Insurance
- ThermTech provides the opportunity to earn enough HSA funds to offset the deductible of health insurance when employee and spouse (if applicable) have a yearly physical with ThermTech's On-Site Clinic and participate in the Employee Wellness Program.
- Employee assistance program: Confidential 24/7 support and short-term counseling
- Tuition reimbursement / Professional development assistance.
- Other: On-site Clinic services (On-demand Urgent and Primary Care, Virtual Video Visits, Chiropractic Care, and Health Coaching) available to all employees and their family, at no additional costs, even if they are not covered by ThermTech's health insurance.
- Discounted Standard Process supplements.
- Free Uniforms, Safety Equipment, and Employee recognition (PIN) program
For more information, please visit our website: www.thermtech.net
Job Description: The Production Controller is responsible for scheduling departmental work and allocating resources to ensure an efficient and effective product flow. The Production Controller must be an exceptional servant leader. Communicates lead time and turnaround to Customer Service and key customer accounts. Ensure the training and development of all department employees. Maintain safety standards and manage 6S standards within the facility. The Production Controller is a working supervisor position that expects to ensure work is correctly built, loads are correctly combined, and production personnel is supported as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Employee Development
- The Production Controller must understand and support training, coaching, and disciplinary actions for all team members and understand the training system and time clock systems.
- The Production Controller must participate in Leadership Development and team-building activities.
- Responsible for entering any safety concerns and maintenance issues discussed during meetings and discovered by employees.
- Communicate and train personnel regarding process changes during shift meetings to ensure personnel are informed of new or changed processes.
Workflow
- The production controller is responsible for developing and accurately maintaining the production furnace schedules, ensuring furnace loads are appropriately combined and loads created to ensure a continuous workflow.
- Directs all departmental employees on day-to-day activities and ensures furnaces run per process and pull on time.
- Responsible for managing the incoming area and developing a plan to expedite work effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for recording downtime accurately and generating corrective action to address negative trends.
- Responsible for ensuring that jobs that will be late are communicated to Customer Service and the customer to maintain exceptional customer relationships.
- Manages the turnaround metrics, promises, and default delivery dates.
Process Monitoring
- The Production Controller performs real-time monitoring of furnace charts to ensure conformance with work order requirements and ensures all employees complete daily furnace check sheets.
- Ensures all equipment is operating correctly and secures assistance to rectify the condition.
- Assists operators in monitoring and correcting issues.
Communication
- The Production Controller must and contribute to the weekly departmental maintenance meeting, weekly quality meeting, and 6S meeting.
- The Production Controller should have outward facing contact with critical divisional accounts.
- Must chair and contribute to the daily inter-shift production meetings.
Manage 6S
- The plant controller allocates resources to maintain work areas and the basic working conditions of the facility and equipment.
- Performs a daily walk-around assessment of plant condition and sources of damage and takes the appropriate actions to correct.
- Determines and manages the daily, weekly, and monthly 6S cleaning schedules.
- Ensures all employees, including themselves, meet or exceed the 6S requirements of the facility.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, a non-resident, authorized to work in the U.S. without ThermTech sponsorship). ThermTech does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
- This position must satisfy ITAR (DSP-5) compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be a lawful permanent resident [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)] or a protected individual [8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)]. Employment of Foreign Persons(s) [22 CFR 120.63] will be contingent on receiving the DSP-5 license from the US State Department.
- All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test & background check.
- May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of but are not limited to the following:
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods in a non-climate controlled industrial environment
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
- Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25-pound objects throughout shift
- Must be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental mathematical skills and concepts (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and the basics of algebra and geometry).
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone.
Education: College Degree of equivalent preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of heat-treating experience. A thorough understanding of the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes. Experience in training and developing employees.
Skills:
- Ability to function well within a high performing team and as a team leader and team member
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective relationship management
- Display critical evaluation skills
- The ability to be a servant leader
Hard Skills:
- Understand and efficiently use Bluestreak and Microsoft Office software,
- Understand ThermTech’s quality policy, mission, vision, and values statement.
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math knowledge
- Safety-focused mindset
Soft Skills:
- Must be a servant leader.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated
- Able to work collaboratively with others.
- Focused on satisfying both internal and external customers.
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