Job Details
Job Location: Laser Design & Die - Shreveport, LA
Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Title: Assistant Director, Laser, Design, and Die (LDD)
Department: Laser, Design, and Die
Location: 1104 Hawn Avenue, Shreveport, LA
Wage Category: Exempt
Report To: Director, Laser, Design and Die
Overview: This position plays a crucial role in expanding the market presence within the commercial and military sectors focusing on boat-building entities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a strong background in manufacturing. Additionally, the position assists the Director, LDD with operations of the Laser, Design, and Die Division.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Operations:
- Assist in directing and planning LDD daily operations.
- Thoroughly monitor finished products, ensuring they meet mandatory requirements and high-quality standards.
- Monitor and direct daily production activities to meet organizational goals and standards.
- Assist in preparing proposals and quotes for military contracts.
- Direct and verify monthly inventories, ensuring accurate records and efficient stock management.
- Ensure that raw material inventories are appropriately maintained to support production needs. Report deficits to the Director, LDD.
- Assist with new product development.
Representation and Impact:
- Represent Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) at trade shows, symposiums, and trade organizations, showcasing L.A.B.’s products and services.
- Assess the results of trade shows and symposiums to maximize L.A.B.’s impact and awareness.
Supervision:
- Assist in ensuring capable and experienced personnel are hired and positioned.
- In the absence of the Director, LDD, conducts the duties as the acting Director, providing leadership and guidance to the LDD team.
- Enforce all company policies and guidelines to maintain a compliant and ethical working environment.
- Responsible for conducting employee evaluations and monitoring and approving timecards via Paycom.
- Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
- Previous Navy military experience is helpful.
- Proficiency in using computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with customers.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work in a team and independently to complete assignments to completion.
- Must be able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines and goals, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds at times.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Frequent travel with multi-overnight stays that may include weekends.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. All applicants will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and social security screening.
Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.