Adjuster

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Drylock Core Values: Safety, Respect, Ownership
• Follow Safety Regulations.
• Follows All Quality System Standards and Good Manufacturing Practices 
• Be present at crossover at beginning and end of shift. Crossover any ongoing issues or pertinent information.
• Complete checklists, Audits, inspections, trackers, ect as assigned to you or by machine.
• Responsible for operator PM work assigned to Operators.
• Utilize troubleshooting guides, return forms to Machine Responsible. Provide feedback on the guides.
• Responsible for process issues throughout shift that will affect efficient production.
• Audit production areas throughout the day for 5S, Safety, Production and Quality Issues.
• Respond to any prolonged equipment stoppages. Support as directed by Machine Responsible or Group Leader.
• Report any potential issues that may impact machine efficiency to appropriate personnel.
• Cover Lead Operator Role while on break.
• Support continuous improvement activities as directed by Machine Responsible.
• Observe, obtain feedback and participate in employee coaching and development.
• Perform quality checks and control of the product running on the line throughout the shift.
• Responsible for machine operation in absence of Machine Responsible.
• Responsible for setup including all “change over setup” of the line including baggers, cameras, metal detectors, printers, case taper, glue, bonders, case erectors, etc.
• Responsible for process analysis/auditing, provide feedback to the machine responsible.
• Responsible for checking everything, materials, tools supplies, before and after a major intervention, product change, size change, PM, etc.
• Performs daily machine checks and provides feedback to Machine Responsible based on a daily check list. Items include fans, filters, lubricant levels, etc. 
• Daily reporting on what individual tasks are performed on the line: daily reports, daily checklists, Line Report, emails, etc.
• Work with team members on troubleshooting machine issues. 
• Support any repairs as needed as directed by Machine Responsible or Group Leader.
• Training and development of operators defined by Group Leader.
• Responsible for the technical condition of all equipment on the line. (look, listen, feel mentality)
• Prepare  for Size Changeover and Package Count Changeovers.
• Responsible for effective and completion of Size and Count Changeovers.
• Support teams for final case counts for upcoming order completions.
• Completion of any PM assigned task.
• Verification of product for startup huddle after interventions, machine startups, changeovers, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year manufacturing related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

 Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in manufacturing setting.
• They know how to operate the lines perfectly, including all prescribed procedures (e.g. how to set up splices, how to setup baggers, how to set up all machine parameters.)
• Are responsible for good knowledge of product specifications and the quality of the product itself.
• Willingness and desire to lead the production team in a positive and motivating constant improvement environment.
• Need to be knowledgeable about the materials, machines, tools and production steps in the production environment.
• Need to have the technical knowledge of each operation in their area and the correct way that each operation is performed. 
• Need to have the ability to fill in for a Team Member as needed to avoid disruption of production.
• Need to have qualified experience and good judgment to plan and execute goals.
• Master and apply quality test follow-up and interpretation methods.
• Be able to set priorities and handle requests regarding production team activities.
• Respects individuals, the organization, occupational health and safety, authority, the community and the team.
• Must be able to work overtime or on a different shift if required.
• Must have computer skills as applicable to production projects in the manufacturing field.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Have good problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to set priorities and handle special requests.
• Have excellent communication skills and always communicate with other departments revolving around how the units are performing.
• Motivate employees with positive comments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Set goals that are aligned with and representative of the overall company’s objective. 
• Define and communicate work requirements to employees, based on these goals and objectives.
• Establish expectations for employee performance 
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance to expectations and provide feedback
• Foster teamwork
• Support, coach and develop team members 
• Administer company policies.

 Training Requirements:

• General Safety
• Quality Systems
• New Hire Orientation 
• Position-specific Basic Training

 Physical Requirements:

• See separate document

 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

• Hearing protection must be worn at all times.
• Eye Protection must be worn when working with compressed air.
• Cut resistant gloves must be worn when working with knives.