Responsible for operating equipment in accordance with procedures to ensure optimum product quality and for training and leading the daily activities of production personnel to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met for assigned departments.    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)  * Must be able to learn and understand the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas.  * Direct production personnel to ensure that orders are produced in a timely fashion and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.  * Must be able to work independently and lead employees within a small group to ensure production schedule and quality standards are met and report issues to supervisor.   * Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination Line, Block – Auto Line, etc., as well as the duties of changing a tool for a shape press or setting up equipment.  * Analyze discrepancies to devise and implement a corrective plan of action  * Train and provide support to new and current employees to ensure complete understanding of roles and responsibilities  * May perform various functions in PeopleSoft including creating jobs, printing job travelers, issuing materials, and reporting quantities.  * May lay out orders to maximize yield and reduce scrap.  * May be required to report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates.  * Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run, operates and shuts down manufacturing equipment.  * Verify order information and produce part(s) with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting productivity standards.  * Monitor equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor; assist maintenance personnel with routine equipment cleaning.  * Make adjustments to equipment settings.  * Maintain proper work logs and complete required reports as necessary.  * Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble and/or label material per specific production instructions.  * Maintain a clean and organized work area.  * Employee has been crossed trained on several pieces of equipment.  * Must help drive the culture for Best in Class Safety  * Perform any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.  * Must be trained and familiar with general safety.  * Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.  * Must be verified by supervisor to be able to sign off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 2 months of hire.  * Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.    * Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment required.  * Prior supervisory experience preferred.  * May be required to possess a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record report and insurance coverage appropriate to enable legal and safe driving of vehicle(s) for company-related business  SKILLS & ABILITIES  * Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.  * Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.  * Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  * Light to moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.  * Must be able to deal with stressful situations in a professional manner.  * Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned machinery.  OTHER  * The duties of this job may vary slightly across divisions and locations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    This job description has been prepared to inform you of Atlas Molded Products’ job requirement expectations. The company at its option may change, delete, suspend or discontinue any part or parts of this job description at any time.