Lead Manufacturing Operator (3rd shift) in Dayville, Connecticut at Web Industries Inc

POSITION SUMMARY

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:

• 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
• Perform first and final inspections
• Inspect and record part verification data
• Makes recommendations related to training and performance while conducting ongoing training
• Coverage for supervisor or manufacturing operators when out
• Resolve all nonconforming material and product immediately, while following correct procedures for identification, quarantine where necessary, and assist in disposition
• Completed Web’s Training Passport program for Lead Manufacturing Operator role

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

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:

• Serves as the floor-level Continuous Improvement leader, driving improvements on a daily basis as part of standard work processes
• 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
• Support troubleshooting of various areas of the facility
• Assist maintenance with line maintenance as required (e.g. winder PMs , die changes etc.)
• Assists in the set-up and changes to gears, lifts and change shafts as needed

Training:

• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
• Provide exemplary training
• Sign off on passports
• Assist in improving our training procedures
• 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

Addendum for Press Assistant

• Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds
• Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed
• 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

Team oriented

Ability to lift 50Ibs-75Ibs (location dependent)

Forklift Certification

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