Job Description
Utility Lead (Mold Shop Support)
Manufacturing Operations | Production Reporting | ERP Systems | Excel Reporting
Praxis Companies | Hamilton, Alabama
About American Bath Group
American Bath Group (ABG) is one of North America's largest manufacturers of bathware products, serving residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional markets. Through its family of brands, ABG delivers high-quality products, innovative manufacturing solutions, and operational excellence across multiple production facilities.
Praxis Companies, an American Bath Group company, is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, workplace safety, and manufacturing excellence. Our Hamilton, Alabama facility plays an important role in supporting production operations and delivering quality products to customers throughout North America.
The Opportunity
Praxis is seeking a Utility Lead to support operations within our Mold Shop at our Hamilton, Alabama manufacturing facility.
This role serves as a key support partner to the Mold Shop Supervisor, helping maintain accurate production reporting, manufacturing data analysis, ERP system reporting, operational communication, and day-to-day production coordination. The position combines administrative support, manufacturing operations support, production reporting, shop floor coordination, and leadership assistance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in manufacturing, production support, operations coordination, ERP systems, Excel reporting, or supervisory support who enjoys working with data, solving problems, improving processes, and contributing to the success of a production team.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
What You'll Do
- Maintain accurate production reports and operational reporting using Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Enter, review, and analyze manufacturing and production data for accuracy and completeness
- Monitor operational metrics and identify issues requiring action or escalation
- Assist with production coordination and daily manufacturing support activities
- Participate in mold shop meetings and operational planning discussions
- Communicate production information, reporting results, and recommendations to supervisors and stakeholders
- Support the Mold Shop Supervisor with daily operational and manufacturing responsibilities
- Provide supervisory coverage and production support when the supervisor is unavailable
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, workflow efficiency, and manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with production employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to support operational goals
- Utilize Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools to support manufacturing decision-making
- Help maintain communication between production teams and leadership regarding operational priorities
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 6–12 months, you will:
- Become a trusted operational support resource for the Mold Shop and manufacturing leadership team
- Consistently deliver accurate, timely, and actionable production reporting
- Develop strong proficiency in ERP systems, Excel reporting, and manufacturing data analysis
- Support daily production and operational decisions through accurate reporting and communication
- Build effective working relationships with production employees, supervisors, and plant leadership
- Successfully assist with supervisory and manufacturing support responsibilities when needed
- Contribute recommendations that improve production efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows
- Help maintain operational continuity and support manufacturing performance objectives
Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment
- Combination of office work, production floor support, manufacturing reporting, and stakeholder communication
- Fast-paced manufacturing operation with changing priorities and production demands
- Workloads may vary depending on production schedules, operational needs, and business priorities
- Requires strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking ability
- Plant conditions may become warm during summer months
- Candidates should be comfortable working in and around an active manufacturing and production environment
- Frequent interaction with production employees, supervisors, and operational leadership
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present operational data, production metrics, and reporting information clearly and professionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Experience using ERP systems or similar manufacturing software platforms
- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in production reporting and data entry
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing manufacturing demands
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make practical, data-driven recommendations
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant operations experience
- Experience supporting operations, scheduling, production reporting, manufacturing coordination, or supervisory functions
- Exposure to ERP reporting, production planning, or operational analysis
- Experience supporting manufacturing leadership or production supervisors
- Background in production support, manufacturing administration, operations coordination, or process improvement initiatives
Why Join ABG
- Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with facilities across North America
- Play a meaningful role in supporting daily manufacturing operations and production success
- Gain valuable exposure to manufacturing leadership, operations management, and production decision-making
- Build experience with ERP systems, production reporting, manufacturing analytics, and operational coordination
- Work closely with experienced supervisors and plant leadership teams
- Contribute ideas that improve manufacturing processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Opportunity for professional growth within manufacturing operations and production leadership functions
- Be part of a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Work Authorization
Please note: American Bath Group is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this opportunity now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
American Bath Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment?
- How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
- Do you have experience using ERP systems for reporting, production tracking, inventory management, or operational support?
- How frequently have you been responsible for reviewing, analyzing, or reporting operational or production data?
Never
Occasionally
Weekly
Daily
- Have you supported production supervisors, manufacturing leaders, or operational teams through reporting, scheduling, coordination, or administrative support?
- This position requires communicating production information, operational updates, and recommendations to supervisors and leadership. How comfortable are you performing these responsibilities?
Not Comfortable
Somewhat Comfortable
Comfortable
Very Comfortable
- This position works onsite in Hamilton, Alabama, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Are you able to work this schedule?
- Will you now or in the future require employment VISA sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
