Lead, Production Associate (3Rd Shift)

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, Nordson's technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We're looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you'll fit right in to the Nordson culture.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position assists the Production Supervisor in the administration and coordination of effective, efficient, and high-quality production related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of "Journey to Zero" and that all accidents are preventable.

• Assist assigned Shift Supervisor in determining daily production needs and assign to Production Associates accordingly.

• Determine proper priorities and coordinate movement of component parts appropriately.

• Set up assembly jobs and perform line clearances.

• Lead Production Associates on team in working safely and efficiently to meet all production work requirements assigned by following operating procedures and work instructions.

• Train, instruct, and supervise employees using established production methods to produce a quality product in a safe and timely manner to meet production demands

• Serve as backup to Group Leader, as needed.

• Track and communicate daily goals.

• Operate necessary equipment to meet required production schedules.

• Work with other production areas, as necessary, to resolve quality problems.

• May perform equipment set-up, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance tasks.

• Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.

• Willing to cross train in other areas and perform in those areas as needed.

• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.

• Communicate with alternate shift leads and the supervisor during shift handoffs about the current state of the production area.

• Engage with your team in a respectful manner, fostering an environment of mutual respect and open communication

• Other related duties depending on business needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

• 2 + years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred

• Prior experience using scales preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Some mechanical capability & computer skills required. SAP experience preferred.

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential

• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee can sit or stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.