Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to oversee fabrication, warehouse and material handling for YKK AP America, a premier manufacturer of architectural aluminum fenestration products.

 

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform all job functions of all fabrication and material handling positions.  
• Ability to fabricate all types of doors and frames with complex custom hardware. 
• Responsibility for safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and equipment maintenance in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for integrity of quality inspection program to ensure conformance to specifications
• Oversight of the adjustment and calibration of machinery and equipment as needed when quality inspection results identify product deviations from standards.
• Reviews and interprets specifications, drawings, and job work orders to ensure accurate understanding and execution by production personnel.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and productivity goals, monitoring metrics and inventory to make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy across the warehouse and fabrication operations.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments. 
• Leads and coaches a team of production associates, material handlers, and fabricators. Driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of production activities, attendance, and performance metrics.

 

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus 5 years material handling experience in glazing industry or equivalent skills and qualifications. 
• Significant Fabrication or Material Handling supervisory experience
• CPIM certification preferred
• Certified aluminum welder preferred
• Computer Skills required
• Organizational Skills
• Will have to use Forklift and Side Loader, YKK AP will certify
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

 

 

At YKK AP America Inc., base pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role in Southern California is between $57,411 - $97,649 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

 

 

 

Recruiter Contact:

ASHLEY LITTLE

ASHLEYLITTLE@YKKAP.COM

 

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window). 

 

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s  Accommodations team at accommodationrequest@ykkap.com. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determin