Production Associate, Lead

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Come join our team as a Production Lead! In this role, you will assist the Production Supervisor in the administration and coordination of effective, efficient, and high-quality production related activities.

• 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.
• Other related duties depending on business needs.

Starting day 1, your benefits include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Paid Time Off (including annual company shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Annual bonus based on personal & company performance.
• 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution)
• Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Wellbeing programs to help you live a healthy happy lifestyle.

Shift Available: 2nd

Shift: Mon-Fri, 3:00pm
-11:00pm (Shift premium available)

• 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.
• 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

• 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…