z Production Associate

Production Associates manufacture a variety of standard and special food service equipment for domestic or international shipment in accordance with established work standards. Production Associates are expected to learn and grow through the levels by progressively building knowledge, skills, proficiency, and ownership with the following key duties and responsibilities. Being coachable and collaborative, adhering to standard work and safety protocols while completing production tasks. As well as prioritizing quality, advocating for lean processes, assisting in training, and promoting Duke values.

For Production Associates, these are the people with experience as:

• Material Expeditors

• Painters

• Craters

• Assemblers

Career Ladder Promotion steps

• Production Associate 1

• Production Associate 2

  • has full competency in 3 or more stations

• Production Associate 3

  • Specialized areas (TD, Refrigeration, etc.) Successful completion of written test and hands on display of competency

  • All Assembly- Skills matrix at a Level 4 for all stations ( ability to teach others not just do the work), Values score from current review 4 or higher, Annual points average 2 points or less. Active participant in daily KPI meetings and Root Cause problem solving, helping to drive improvements.

  • These items should be assessed at each annual review.

• Production Associate 4

  • High performing Production Associate 3

Current Openings for z Production Associate Jobs at Duke Manufacturing