Distribution Lead

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Accomplish Distribution staff results by:

• Communicating job expectations
• Planning, monitoring, and reviewing job results
• Coaching and training
• Initiating, coordinating, and supporting systems, policies and procedures

• Audit team member performance for quality, productivity and alignment with standards
• Maintain work flow by:
• Monitoring steps of the process and setting processing variables
• Observing control points and equipment
• Monitoring personnel and resources
• Studying methods; supporting cost reduction initiatives; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between employees
• Assist the supervisor with completing production plans, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
• Validate and provide input for revisions of procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control and implementing change
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Support the production plan by filling in for missing personnel, accomplishing work results, driving established priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow to the shift supervisor

Skills, Experience and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate Degree preferred
• Two years of equivalent experience
• One year previous experience using a computer
• Initial training and successful performance as a Production Associate IV or a lateral move from another department

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to coach and positively influence employees to meet production goals
• Ability to manage processes, initiate and drive process improvement, and track consumables
• Demonstrated proficiency in production planning, controls and instrumentation, and strategic planning
• Must be comfortable dealing with complex problems and determining and applying solutions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have strong written, verbal and typing skills
• Sufficient visual acuity to detect abnormalities in product
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to think independently and have the capability of addressing team member problems
• Ability to make decisions on business process, routing of product through the factory, identification and remediation of defects and issues with existing processes

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time. Ability to operate a pallet jack loaded with receivers.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in/ near moving mechanical parts and in a non-temperature controlled work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reports to:
Operations Supervisor
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $24.22/Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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