Shipping Lead

Company Description

Our Principles and Values:

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization.

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. 

Job Description

Responsibilities: Including the following.  Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• A Champion of McWane Way values and principles with the ability to drive the same through production team members.
• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately identify parts and tanks to ship.
• Direct workers engaged in production activities to ensure the continuous production of conforming products in the most efficient and safe manner possible.
• Operate equipment or assist with production tasks when needed to maintain throughput.
• Utilize handheld tools such as handheld screw guns, drill guns, and grinders.
• Operate nail guns, rivet guns, palm grinders, bonding tools and other measuring tools.
• Train new employees and ensure the whole team follows processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Answer questions, solve minor issues, and escalate bigger problems to a supervisor.
• Fill in for supervisor when they are absent.
• Rotate between multiple stations based on shipping, stockroom, and warehouse needs.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and make quick adjustments to keep targets on track.
• Looks for opportunities to get team members involved in safety, environmental, process changes, and overall improvement efforts.
• Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures. 
• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shut down the process if unsafe.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

• Must contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting, and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with co-workers, customers, suppliers, and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of the company.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of data processing systems (PCs) and related Microsoft Office software.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Manchester Tank offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program and an employee referral program.

Starting Wage: $26.14/hour.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.