The lead operator position is a senior level manufacturing position at PPC Industries. This position is designed for a highly experienced and knowledgeable employee. A lead operator will generally be responsible for 6 / 7 extrusion lines. The lead operator is responsible for performing equipment setup and startup for extrusion lines, bag machines, winders, printers and inline converting equipment. A successful lead operator will be mindful for product quality with a focus on minimizing material waste (scrap). The lead operator is the key employee in the PPC process for ensuring product quality. The lead operator is a leadership position that provides guidance and training for mixers and packers as well as other lead operators.
Essential Job Functions
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All safety regulations must be observed. Operators must also follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
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Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders.
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Perform equipment setup and startups, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non-required materials
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Responsible for setting up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return. Operators on shift when a job ends, are responsible to clean up and return the ink to the ink room appropriately.
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Make adjustments to settings, including web guide settings, tension settings, width settings, bag machine and winder settings, Doctor machine setting, etc…
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Responsible for the setup, startup and operation of the bag machines and winders.
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Responsible for providing supervision and direction for packers assigned to their extrusion lines as well as the mixer / material handler for their shift.
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Responsible for quality of product that is being manufactured.
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Keep work area clean / organized. No product or raw materials should be on the floor.
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Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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Documenting the run record for manufactured product.
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Ability to train junior employees on equipment and process.
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Willingness to support other Lead Operators in maintaining all extrusion lines.
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Ensure that unused equipment is stored in the proper location
Non-essential Job Functions
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Assist with preventative maintenance activity (screen changes / blade replacement / cleaning air rings / etc…).
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Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and higher occasionally.
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Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (day / night).
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Experience as a packer.
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Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from Supervisors
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Basic math skills to complete calculation and measurement of product.
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Basic computer skills to input data / interface with Material Management Systems.
Other Skills/Abilities
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Be able to perform length, gauge and weight measurements.
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Use of hand tools, such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc.
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Be able to visually inspect product for defects.
