Web Industries Lead Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with leading others to operate as efficiently as possible. The Lead Manufacturing Operator position is a key room support for the shift supervisor, answering questions, performing inspections, material pulls and insuring production levels are maintained.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operates Machinery:
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Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
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Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
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Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
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Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
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Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
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Perform first and final inspections
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Inspect and record part verification data
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Makes recommendations related to training and performance while conducting ongoing training
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Coverage for supervisor or manufacturing operators when out
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Resolve all nonconforming material and product immediately, while following correct procedures for identification, quarantine where necessary, and assist in disposition
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Completed Web’s Training Passport program for Lead Manufacturing Operator role
Safety and Environmental Compliance:
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Complies with safety rules and standards
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Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
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Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
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Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
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Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
Manage Production Schedule:
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Run any production line as required
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Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
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Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
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Support material handling as required
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Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Process Improvement, and Maintenance:
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Serves as the floor-level Continuous Improvement leader, driving improvements on a daily basis as part of standard work processes
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Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
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Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
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Maximize through-put and uptime
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Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
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Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
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Support troubleshooting of various areas of the facility
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Assist maintenance with line maintenance as required (e.g. winder PMs , die changes etc.)
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Assists in the set-up and changes to gears, lifts and change shafts as needed
Training:
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Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
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Provide exemplary training
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Sign off on passports
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Assist in improving our training procedures
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Train other employees and sign off passports
Visual Factory Goal:
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Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
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Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
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Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Employee Ownership Behaviors:
Lead by example in demonstrating the following;
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Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example
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Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
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Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools
Communication Skills:
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Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood
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Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object
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Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
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Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
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Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture
Addendum for Press Assistant
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Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds
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Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed
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Performing webbing of stock materials on the press
Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned
Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:
High School diploma or GED
4+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent
Understanding and use of LEAN tools including: SMED, Kanban Systems, PokaYoke, Value Stream Map analysis/creation etc
Ability to read, write and speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc
Self-Motivated and detail oriented
Ability to lift 50Ibs-75Ibs (location dependent)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Certification and Completion of Web’s Training Passport program for Manufacturing Operator II
Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:
Green Belt training/certification
Lean Training/certification
Exposure to an FDA or highly regulated environment
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Experience manufacturing flexible materials
Experience in Aerospace, Slitting & Spooling, Medical or Wire & Cable manufacturing
