Group Leader - Assembly - 1st Shift

We are currently hiring a Group Leader—Pancake Assembly for our Jackson, TN location, starting at $22.00/hour. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with opportunities for overtime pay.

Secure your spot with us and earn a $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus as our way of saying 'Welcome to the MAT team'!

MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks in the Jackson community located at 213 Industrial Dr. Jackson, TN 38301. World class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private label. Our air compressors are sold through retailers including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

Benefits:

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match.
• Career Advancement Program, training and development.
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D and More...

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position is a tremendous opportunity to help support the Production Supervisor and drive production while managing safety, quality, productivity and cost. This position will set up the right individual with the opportunity to work with a worldwide, growing, private company that provides job diversity and upward career path.

Position Responsibilities:

(Key results expected from this position in the first 6-12 months)

• Responsible for the daily activities required to meet the production schedule
• Make sure proper manning is in place to support the TAKT time
• Ensure adequate training is administered to the new employees
• Meet all safety, quality, productivity and MRO goals for the area
• Properly fill out an hour by hour sheet each day, repair logs, checklists, etc.
• Correctly production report items daily
• Follow standard work as established and responsible for taking time observations and laying out standard work as needed.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members at all levels in the organization
• Responsible for monitoring repairs and scrap as well as providing corrective actions to the supervisor
• May be assigned to drive fork truck and repair on assembly line as well
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must be able to stand and walk for 10-12 hours per day and lift up to 40 lbs.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, heat and cold.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them.
• Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision.

Education/Experience:

(Minimum education and experience required and key personal characteristics)

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience working in a fast paced manufacturing setting, assembly experience is required
• Must have excellent written and oral skills
• Excellent attendance is required and safe work history
• Must be self-motivated and work well under high pressure situations
• Must have leadership ability in the workplace
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• Has experience with lean manufacturing by working in a lean environment
• Has a good understanding of ergonomics and how they apply to the work area.
• Previous experience building and testing finished product is necessary
• Must have or be able to get fork truck certification
• Willing to move to other lines as needed
• Knowledge of compressor assembly and electric motors is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and able to communicate through emails.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time, direct hire position.