Operations Specialist Assistant

Kickstart Your Career in Manufacturing Operations

Are you a hands-on, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Do you enjoy working with data, improving processes, and collaborating with diverse teams? Our client is seeking a motivated Operations Specialist Assistant to help drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor. This is a great opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

Position: Operations Specialist Assistant
Location: Hastings, NE
Pay: $20.00/hour (up to $25.00 based on experience)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8: 00 AM 4: 30 PM
Language Requirement: Bilingual (English & Spanish) required

What You ll Do

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  Support daily production operations across aluminum melting, die casting, trimming, and finishing
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  Monitor and optimize processes to meet production, quality, and delivery goals
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  Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S implementation and sustainment
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  Collect and analyze production data using Excel (charts, pivot tables, Pareto analysis, trend reports)
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  Collaborate with operators, team leads, and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements
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  Conduct Gemba walks and audits to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standards
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  Track and report KPIs such as OEE, cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime
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  Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen events and root cause analysis
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  Maintain accurate documentation (logs, audits, work instructions, reports)
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  Promote a safe, compliant, and inclusive work environment

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  High school diploma or equivalent (associate s or bachelor s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred)
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  2+ years of manufacturing experience (metal, foundry, die casting, or similar environment preferred)
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  Strong knowledge of Lean principles and hands-on 5S experience
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  Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, data analysis)
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  Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
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  Strong communication and teamwork skills
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  Data-driven mindset with attention to detail
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  Willingness to work hands-on in production when needed
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  Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (standing, heat, lifting up to 50 pounds)

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  Experience with die casting equipment, furnaces, or trim presses
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  Familiarity with quality tools (SPC, control charts) or continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, Kaizen)
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  Experience with ERP/MES systems

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  Collaborative, team-oriented environment
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  Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement
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  Skill development in data analysis and Lean methodologies
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  Direct impact on production performance and quality

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  Health Insurance
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  Dental Insurance
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  Vision Insurance
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  Health Savings Account (HSA)
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  Life Insurance