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 manufacturing 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

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and other duties may be assigned.
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 Warehouse 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 good 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving many variables in both unique and standardized situations

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• A minimum of 10 current Warehouse certifications or lateral move from another department

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. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environment. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in a manufacturing/warehouse work setting. Individuals must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time and the 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in/near moving mechanical parts and may be in a non-temperature controlled work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Manufacturing/warehouse environment
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.