Job Description

Seal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

Supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving.

Pay Range: $25-$30/hour

· LMA - Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports

o Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process

o Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded

o Provides training on equipment

o Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance

o Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles

o Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)

o Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary

· Meets or exceeds department KPI’s

o Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S

· Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs

· Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling

· Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality

· Limits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usage

· Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location

· Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary

· Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problems

· Completes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirements

· Initiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunities

· Interfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirements

· Ensures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racks

· Ensures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessary

· Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

Requirements

· Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools

· Mechanical/technical aptitude

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

COMPANY CORE VALUES:

S SELF-MOTIVATED – Take initiative and ownership; strive for excellence

E ENGAGED – Leverage your individual talents to embrace the vision; practice teamwork

and deliver results

A ADAPTABLE – Challenge the status quo to continually improve and conquer problems

and opportunities

L LOYAL – Stay resolute to our cause of serving customers and our team

S SINCERE – Honor commitments; respect deadlines; do what you said you would do

when you said you would do it; live the golden rule

JOB COMPETENCIES:

· Leadership

· Performance Management

· Results Driven

· Problem Solving

· Communication Proficiency

· Time Management

· Critical Thinking

· Planning and Organizing

· Technical Capacity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Continual use of hands; constant standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting

· Clear close vision and ability to identify and distinguish color variations

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance