Sales Account Representative
JOB SUMMARY:
You must have prior sales experience with demonstrated success selling high-end conceptual engineered solutions to Owners and Management in a Corporate and Industrial Market. You must be able to sell into multiple diverse industries and no two days will ever be the same. Don’t worry, you won’t get stuck in a rut here! You must be a self-starter, but also a team player navigating cross-functional teams and working well with others toward a common goal. You will consistently drive to deliver solutions to new and existing clients. You can spearhead a sale and see it through from start to completion. You love to be challenged, and with our core values to guide you, you are excited to drive results and continue to grow. Efficiency, the ability to solve clients’ sophisticated problems, and technical acuity are keys to your success! As you build relationships and grow accounts, travel will be required 60% of the time. Experience with chemical sales, distribution or petroleum/oil manufacturing is helpful. Anticipated compensation for this role includes base salary plus unlimited commissions, with first year target annual compensation of $110,000.
You are your best self in and out of the office while you are a well-oiled machine traveling down the highways! If you really want to impress us, include the word "grease" in the first sentence of your cover letter!
If this sounds like you, it is time to apply by sending your resume to: salescareers@axelch.com.
SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide leadership and direction to the plant production team members in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
- Maintain a clear understanding of company expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
- Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
- Ensure that quality standards are maintained and continually improved upon.
- Implement continuous improvement processes that increase productivity and reduce production costs.
- Ensure the preventative maintenance program is implemented throughout the facility, including manufacturing equipment and warehouse equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the plant with a high standard on housekeeping.
Job Type:
- Full-time
Pay:
- $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Does the posted target annual compensation meet your expectations?
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location:
- On the road
To apply, fill out the” Apply Now” form on this page.
Production Supervisor
We are currently looking for a qualified and dependable 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for our Rosedale, MS location.
We are a lubricant manufacturer with plants in Rosedale, MS, Schertz, TX and Tulsa, OK. We are part of the international growing lubricant company, Axel Christiernsson with locations in Sweden, France and the Netherlands.
To find out more about Axel Americas and Axel Royal, please visit our website at axelch.com.
No walk-ins or calls please. If you meet the criteria below, we would love to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting in all areas of daily operations of AXEL’s grease manufacturing plant. Specifically, this is a hands-on supervisor who oversees grease production and packaging employees; plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position must maintain the highest standard of quality, integrity and safety in all areas of production from manufacturing to shipping.
SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide leadership and direction to the plant production team members in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
- Maintain a clear understanding of company expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
- Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
- Ensure that quality standards are maintained and continually improved upon.
- Implement continuous improvement processes that increase productivity and reduce production costs.
- Ensure the preventative maintenance program is implemented throughout the facility, including manufacturing equipment and warehouse equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the plant with a high standard on housekeeping.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Experience and Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
- Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline.
- An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
- Problem analysis and resolution.
- Strong team player.
- Strong “hands on” mechanical aptitude.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or five years plant/general supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- A minimum of two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, including filled pails or cases and mechanical handling of filled drums
- Must be capable of working overtime with little notice, as needed
Job Type:
- Full-time
Pay:
- $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rosedale, MS 38769: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to take a drug screen and background check upon job offer?
Experience:
- Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location:
- In person
To apply, fill out the” Apply Now” form on this page.
Greasemakers
AXEL is looking for Greasemakers for our rapidly growing facilities. Individuals must have high level of work ethic, physical ability to work in a demanding job, high level of accuracy when following formulations and excellent documentation skills.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for all aspects of the grease making process. This position plays a key role in attaining a high level of finished product quality through ensuring that procedures and processes are accurately followed. This position is also responsible for ensuring equipment and procedure readiness to ensure the implementation of production plan.
SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain and report accurate information on batch tickets
- Perform frequent computations of raw material quantities necessary to make batches
- Follow all documented procedures that relate to manufacturing grease
- Recommend changes to procedures as per preventive action program
- Minimize washout and nonconforming product
- Maintain excellent on-time attendance record
- Communicate well with laboratory, operators, and management
- Operate mill and all other equipment related to grease manufacturing as needed
- Execute weekly production plan
- Report any unsafe acts/conditions
- Maintain proper operation of the oil skimmer, scrubber, and ventilation system
- Maintain a clean work area
- Be familiar with and support the effort of implementing the quality policy and ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 (if applicable) Quality Management Systems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Must be able to perform simple math and algebra.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be able to multi-task at a fast pace.
- Must be able to start and complete needed production with minimal supervision
- Must be able to operate mills, and all other equipment related to grease manufacturing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, including equipment such as hoses, fittings, etc.
- Must be able to climb stairs, work in confined spaces, have good balance and coordination.
- Must be capable of reading small numbers from meters, gauges, etc.
- Must be capable of distinguishing change in pitch on pumps, motors
- Must be able to wear a respirator
- Must be capable of working in extreme temperatures
- Must be willing and able to work any shift and/or holidays & weekends, as needed
- Must be capable of working overtime with little notice, as needed
To apply, fill out the” Apply Now” form on this page.
Packaging Leads
AXEL is looking for packaging leads. If you meet the requirements below and want to join a fast-growing company, please apply! Competitive pay plus great benefits!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the team productivity and the quality of all packaging output through successful direction of activities and training to other packaging employees and temporary labor assigned to their shift/immediate team. Includes hands on effective operation of packaging equipment. This position plays a key role in assuring AXEL’s quality standards through accurate fill weights, labeling and recording of inventory movement.
SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain excellent on-time attendance record
- Communicate well with all other personnel
- Follow all documented procedures and processes related to product packaging and equipment operation and ensure adherence of the team
- Assure proper packaging including fill weights, labeling of finished products, and making real time adjustments based on production data.
- Complete accurate production records relating to production quantities, material usage, damaged containers, and maintenance needs.
- Maintain high level of self-motivation, as well as maintain a highly motivated team, find efficiencies in workflow and increase teams’ productivity
- Ensures Equipment readiness for processes; performs basic trouble shooting and necessary adjustments.
- Follow all documented and communicated procedures that relate to packaging and equipment operation
- Recommend changes to procedures as per preventive action program
- Minimize 2nd quality product
- Be aware of and follow all personal protective equipment requirements
- Report any unsafe acts/conditions
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Be familiar with and support the effort of implementing the quality policy and ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (if applicable) Quality Management Systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Math skills: ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Communication: Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
- Basic mechanical aptitude
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs including hoses and various sized filled containers up to 55 gallon drums
- Must be able to climb stairs and have good balance and coordination
- Must be capable of reading small numbers from meters, gauges, etc.
- Must be capable of distinguishing change in pitch on pumps and motors, etc.
- Must be capable of working in extreme temperatures
- Must be willing and able to work any shift and/or holidays & weekends, as needed
- Must be capable of working overtime with little notice, as needed
To apply, fill out the” Apply Now” form on this page.
Packaging Assistants
AXEL is currently looking for qualified and dependable packaging assistants. No walk-ins or calls please. If you meet the criteria below, we would love to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Generally responsible for providing support for labor-intensive activities such as, but not limited to: accurate labeling and container preparation, rolling drums, packing cartridges, crimping containers, emptying materials from containers, etc. This position plays a key role in assuring high quality of finished products through accurate fill weights, labeling and cleanliness.
SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Follow all documented and communicated procedures that relate to packaging
- Maintain excellent on-time attendance record
- Communicate well with all other personnel
- Follow instructions related to label application, stacking, palletizing, etc.
- Monitor operation of automated equipment (packers, tapers, printers, etc.)
- Ensures equipment readiness for processes; performs basic trouble shooting and necessary adjustments under direct supervision.
- Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Math skills: ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
- Communication: Ability to read, write and understand the English language
- Must be able to work as part of a team
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Education: High School diploma or GED
- Job Type: Full-time
- Competitive pay