Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. We provide our customers with a full range of services including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistic and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries.Summary: Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, this position is a tremendous opportunity to help support the Supervisor and drive production while managing safety, quality, productivity and cost. This position will set up the right individual with the opportunity to work with a worldwide, growing, private company that provides job diversity and upward career path.First Shift (6:30 am to 5 pm - Monday thru Thursday - most Fridays off)Job Specifications:(Key results expected from this position in the first 6-12 months)1. Responsible for the daily activities required to meet the production schedule2. Make sure proper staffing is in place to support the line.3. Ensure adequate training is administered to the new employees.4. Meet all safety, quality, productivity and MRO goals for the area.5. Properly fill out daily hour by hour reports, repair logs, checklists, etc..6. Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members at all levels in the organization7. Responsible for monitoring repairs and scrap as well as providing corrective actions to the supervisor8. Must be able to do basic math9. Must be able to stand and walk for 10 hours per day and lift up to 40 lbs1. Must have at least 1-2 years experience working in a fast paced manufacturing setting, assembly experience is required2. Must have excellent written and oral skills3. Excellent attendance is required and safe work history4. Must be self-motivated and work well under high pressure situations5. Must have leadership ability in the workplace6. Able to give and receive constructive criticism7. Has experience with lean manufacturing by working in a lean environment8. Has a good understanding of ergonomics and how they apply to the work area.9. Willing to move to other lines as neededKnowledge of compressor assembly and electric motors is preferred.Experience managing / supervising production workers.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.This is a full-time, direct-hire position.