Installation Lead

Join Henderson Products Inc., located in Bucyrus, OH! We are the North American leader in the design, manufacture and up fit of multi-purpose equipment for heavy-duty work trucks specializing in snow and ice control and “Keeping America’s Roads Safe!”

DAY SHIFT – 5:30am to 4:00pm

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As an Installation Lead, you will be responsible for timely, accurate installation and delivery of product at the rate and specifications required by the customer on a regular basis. Performance of duties and responsibilities to include the following:

• Ensure work group operates at expected levels of throughput, providing training as needed
• Assist, direct, and help to make sure products are installed properly on time
• Make sure work group is set-up daily with tools and supplies to perform tasks
• Ensure 5S practices are followed and the team improves on a regular basis and sustains
• Maintain MDI board and act as backup for Daily MDI meeting
• Assist Project Tech with shop issues and WOC’s
• Engage and motivate the shop floor team daily
• Ensure the shop floor team follows Standards that are in place and help identify/create new standards
• Communicate Safety Stand downs, proactively look for safety issues, and enforce safe working practices and the use of PPE
• Communicate Quality Alerts, identify and implement quality improvements, Lead quality improvement discussions
• Help drive Lean and CI improvements on a consistent basis
• Make sure of accurate inventory, movement, and scrap reporting
• Make certain of proper type and quantity of parts, product, etc., are available for work group daily
• Maintain inventory to proper locations for work group as required
• Communicate information affecting work group, resolve problems for work group
• Maintain work group productivity
• Participate in, train, and support DDMS and Continuous Improvements throughout the facility on an ongoing basis.
• Assure plant, department and assigned areas policies and practices are observed by the work group
• Find and implement solutions/improvements to reduce costs for supplies and products.
• Communicate issues/items not being resolved in work group to reporting supervisor for assistance
• Make sure of cleanliness and orderliness of assigned work group area

What We Offer You:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Retention Incentive of $1/Hour for Every Hour Worked & $1.50/Hour for Every OT Hour Worked – paid out quarterly!!
• A generous 401k match
• Immediate Paid Time Off
• Reimbursements for Fitness, Tuition, Safety Shoes, and Safety Glasses
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• 15% Night Shift Premium
• Henderson offers GEDWorks, a company sponsored program to help any employee (or their family member) earn their GED as they work for us.

What This Role Needs:

Mechanical Skills: Knowledge and practical experience of the processes/operations of assigned work area to properly install components and equipment. Must be open to needed training.

Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand blueprints. Knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, electronics. Must understand shop order process, reporting and basic EMS system requirements. Must understand weld inspection, types/gauges of steel, and shop math.

Personal Requirements: Ability to work with minimum supervision. Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work well with internal and external customers; good communication skills a must; ability to lift 50# with continuous lifting of lightweight materials. High energy team player. Must be dependable and able to work extended hours.

Education: High school graduate or GED;
Associate degree from Vocational/Trade school preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, lifting, and standing
• Exposure to noise and weld and grinding smoke at times

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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