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

• Support daily production operations across aluminum melting, die casting, trimming, and finishing

• Monitor and optimize processes to meet production, quality, and delivery goals

• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S implementation and sustainment

• Collect and analyze production data using Excel (charts, pivot tables, Pareto analysis, trend reports)

• Collaborate with operators, team leads, and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements

• Conduct Gemba walks and audits to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standards

• Track and report KPIs such as OEE, cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen events and root cause analysis

• Maintain accurate documentation (logs, audits, work instructions, reports)

• Promote a safe, compliant, and inclusive work environment

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred)

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience (metal, foundry, die casting, or similar environment preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and hands-on 5S experience

• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, data analysis)

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Data-driven mindset with attention to detail

• Willingness to work hands-on in production when needed

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (standing, heat, lifting up to 50 pounds)

Preferred:

• Experience with die casting equipment, furnaces, or trim presses

• Familiarity with quality tools (SPC, control charts) or continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, Kaizen)

• Experience with ERP/MES systems

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement

• Skill development in data analysis and Lean methodologies

• Direct impact on production performance and quality

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance

Apply Today

If you are bilingual, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

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