Area Coordinator - 2Nd Shift

Company / Location Information

Founded in 1874, A. O. Smith is a $3.9 billion publicly-traded global water technology leader (NYSE: AOS) with over 12,000 employees globally. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and best-known brands of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers, as well as a global leader in the manufacturing of water treatment systems for household and light commercial applications. Our Johnson City location in Eastern Tennessee is home to approximately 1000 employees on our Manufacturing and Engineering teams for Residential Water Heaters, a product category in which we have #1 market share - nearly 40% of homes with a water heater have an A. O. Smith brand.

Primary Function

A. O. Smith makes substantial capital equipment investments in our facilities and our Johnson City facility is a high-performance plant with steady production volumes and has planned projects well into the future. The Production Area Coordinator - 2nd Shift is responsible for the efficient operation of Manufacturing Department, the direction of the plant work force and the meeting of daily production schedules. The Production Area Coordinator leads and coordinates activities of Utility Workers and Employees as well as verifies correct manufacturing processes are adhered to. The Production Area Coordinator works with other operators, engineers and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer issues.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Enter all production related data in workbooks and SAP.
• Reassign employee tasks as needed to ensure production.
• Distribute Schedule.
• Record training hours for certified positions and assist Utility Workers with employee training.
• Ensure safety, quality and production standards are met.
• Assist operators with production changeovers.
• Assist in resolving any production issues.
• Troubleshoot production problems and make adjustments as needed. Contact maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate production during break times.
• Maintain daily production goals.
• Report and concerns or issues to Supervisor.
• Back up Supervisor as needed- completing employee time, absenteeism, and vacation paperwork or systems in a timely manner in absence of Supervisor.
• Develop and promote positive relations with employees through effective communication of company policies and procedures and adhering to Bargaining Unit Contract.
• Ensure implementation of the program to build depth and departmental rotation plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Willing to work 2nd Shift hours

ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience within manufacturing, leadership skills, understand basic principles of human resources and manufacturing process, ability to make decisions and the willingness to follow policies and procedures.
• Previous experience in the water heater, manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills via written and oral

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, TN 37601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person