This is a 2nd shift position, with at 10% shift premium paid for hours worked.

1:45p-10p Monday through Friday

Principle Duties & Essential Functions

Operates Machinery:

Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion
Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order
Operates Fork Lift

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

Complies with safety rules and standards
Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.

Manage Production Schedule:

Run any production line as required
Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
Support material handling as required
Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)

Process Improvement and Maintenance:

Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
Maximize through-put and uptime
Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
All other duties as assigned by management and supervision

Training:

Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
Train other employees and sign off passports

Visual Factory Goal:

Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
Assist in managing all Kanban’s

Employee Ownership Behaviors:

Lead by example in demonstrating the following;

Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example
Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
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:

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
Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object
Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture
Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be able to work different shifts is business needs require

Additional Preferred Skills:

Experience with flexible material
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance.
Fork Lift Certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.