Manufacturing Operator I- Days 2/2/3

This position will be on a 2/2/3 rotation, 12 hour 6a-6p (Days). 

 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

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.