Assembly Production Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL

Labelmaster is an established and growing company that takes the complexity out of shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazmat), making the world a safer place.
At Labelmaster, we are way more than labels. We sell and manufacture products, develop software and provide services for every industry - such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, transportation, food and beverages and other businesses.
We are looking for an intuitive Production Assembly Lead who:

• Does not want to work in Corporate America
• Wants to make a difference every day at work
• Wants to have true work/life balance
• Loves to learn new things
• Has ideas on how to make things better

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Fitness Bank
• Pre-tax Transit Program
• PTO Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Diversity Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive wage ($20 - $22 hourly)

Position Purpose

• As Production Assembly Lead, you will be supporting Production Assembly Leadership while being hands-on during operational shift. Leads by example including mirroring company vison and values. This individual is respected by all and has excellent communication skills. Helps others to achieve daily production goals. Has a positive attitude and good work ethic. Provides direction and support to Production Assembly employees as required. Responsible for working with metal sheets and assembling, fitting small parts to complete sub-assemblies, or completed units at a workstation and conveyor. Will require ability to work with assembly machinery and operate small hand tools.
• Ability to oversee daily Production Assembly functions as needed including Business Central Transactions, current and accurate staffing, ensuring work standards are met for compliance and overall customer experience. Develops, coaches and trains team members while creating an environment where everyone can succeed. Will as mentioned required to work in production and on the floor.

2. Essential Functions & Principal Accountabilities

• Working with Production Assembly Manager and Supervisors is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Spacemaster Product Line. Also work completing assignments and RPO's.
• Cross-trained to perform all job tasks within the department
• Ability to use Business Central to ensure all transactions are accurate daily
• Assists with Training, Development of Department Metrics and Productivity Goals.
• Promotes Teach, Train, Develop, Recognize and Reward philosophy within the Team.
• Follows production schedules to meet Customer SLA and jobs in to assist when needed or required.
• Assists with development of new ideas and initiatives to improve efficiencies
• Works closely with other Operations and various Teams within the organization
• Coordinate efficient running of all jobs and tasks and proper use of equipment.
• Approve or reject job runs based upon quality standards. Promotes Quality Standards and Awareness with all employees.
• Complete required production quality inspections
• Champions Safety and Awareness within the Production Assembly Shop
• Assists with development and training of SOP ensuring they are current, and employees are observed practicing them. Additionally, all procedures are located as required in the QMS.
• Assists with Management of Production Assembly ownership of ISO 9001 and resolve CAR (Corrective action response timely). Document Controls are in place, master copies in one location and routinely inspected for accuracy and employee knowledge of location and most current version. Comprehension of Department Requirements (IE. Calibrations, Recordkeeping, Preventative Maintenance and other)
• Assist with NCP Process
• Reporting functionality presenting in usable format

• Good understanding of Raw Materials and assists with raw material inventories as needed
• Attends required meetings.
• Leads daily huddle meetings.
• Keep work area neat & clean.
• Dependability
• Being physically present at the worksite

3. Additional Responsibilities

• Always take responsibility for the safety of self and others.
• Take responsibility to eliminate accidents, injuries & hazards always.
• Observe & act in accordance with all applicable laws & regulations & company policies.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

4. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read & interpret documents.
• Ability & skill to relate effectively to work associates.
• Problem solving skills.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized and un-standardized situations.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts
• Knowledge of assembly concepts and techniques
• Understanding of Labelmaster's production assembly process & procedures
• Understanding of each piece of equipment - its capabilities, limitations & inner workings
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to dynamic, changing environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and detailed instructions which deal with several variables.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Coaching skills
• Ability to prioritize projects & tasks.
• Effective people skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at the same time.
• Project management skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle pressure and deadlines.

5. Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• Supervisory training or experience
• Management training or experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined training or experience preferred.

6. Technology

• MS Office preferred, Windows, Word, Excel & Access
• Navision,
• Good keyboarding skills
• RF Scanning

7. Essential Physical Demands

• Lift and/or move materials up to 35lbs.
• Pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 35lbs

Note: This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of this job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and associates, but it does not purport to be an exhaustive list of all the elements of the job. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling or staffing needs through the assignment or re-assignment of job duties or any other appropriate means.
The physical movements or activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The company is not required to provide accommodations that eliminate or revise essential job functions, create a new position, cause an undue burden on the company, or pose a direct threat to safety.
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Labelmaster is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is our intent to comply with our duty to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants as required by law. All requests for accommodations should be made in writing to Jay Hollins by emailing jhollins@labelmaster.com.
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