Cell Leader - Afternoon Shift (3p-11p)

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive Customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.

As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing, "Best- In- Class" Team, in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.

1. Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform all duties as listed on the Operator instructions, as well as perform all functions within their respective work cell.

Production:

1. Communicate with outgoing Cell Leader regarding any issues or changes (where applicable)
2. Ensure that prior to the arrival of the cell team an inspection of the cell is made and that the previous cell leader has addressed the discrepancies found.
3. Conduct T1 meetings – ensure discussion of T1 sheet in addition to any/all Alerts received (where applicable)
4. Assign employees to their workstations.
5. Provide the cell with packaging materials, documentation, forms, pens, cutters, safety equipment and any other required items received from supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the cell.
6. Ensure that all standard work instructions are posted (where applicable) and being followed correctly
7. Take aggressive measures towards housekeeping. Promote working tidy and organized without creating additional clean up that would adversely affect efficiencies.
8. Ensure the safety of all cell members.  Report unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor and insist on full compliance to safety in the workplace.
9. At the completion of the shift, ensure that the cell is ready for immediate occupancy by the next team and full productivity can begin without reduction in efficiency or quality.
10. Ensure that disposition of all items and product within the cell is addressed. Example; partial box of product, materials on hold, etc.
11. Ensure labels are in their correct location at the Workstation.
12. Ensure that the bins are labeled properly.
13. Cover and/or assign relief operators with in the cell for breaks and lunches as required.
14. Communicate relevant information to incoming cell leader (where applicable)
15. Input detailed work orders for automation and tool room for any issues affecting production (where applicable)

Quality:

1. Ensure all quality procedures are being followed properly including:

• labeling and quantity checks
• Ensure operators are following standard work, inspection

1. Perform red rabbits prior to commencement of job and whenever prompted
2. Take appropriate action when a Quality Alert is received, including issuing any required DMR’s
3. Contain all product from non-certified operators as per the versatility chart
4. Ensure all New Launch and Issue containment requirements are communicated to containment operators

General Duties:

1. Promote the efficiency improvement while maintaining the quality levels expected.
2. Accurately track labor hours and report to supervisor daily (where applicable)
3. Foster and promote continuous improvement efforts and ensure communication and follow up to the next management level.
4. Facilitate an open and honest communication network with Supervisors, PE’s, and Cell Team, as well as other employees.
5. Promote pride of workmanship, urgency, consistency, punctuality and a positive team approach through leadership by example.
6. Prior to a program change, specific duties and responsibilities should be communicated to each member of the cell team to ensure the smooth transition as programs occur (Set-up tech, Material Handler)
• Ensure Plex, Poke Yoke and the workstation is all properly set up and ready to go prior to completion of changeover
7. Monitor production to schedule and make the necessary adjustments to achieve desired quantity. If schedule cannot be achieved notify the supervisor of the problem.
8. Train Operators as directed by the Supervisor, ensure said training is recorded on Versatility chart
9. Complete first aid training and administer first aid when needed (where applicable)
10. Complete Emergency Response training and aid management in the event of evacuation
11. Attend additional meetings and training sessions as required
12. Conduct WIP counts according to provided schedule and communicate results (where applicable)
13. Ensure 4D Board is updated daily including: (where applicable)
• Scrap % calculation and tracking
• Completing wellness sheets
• Updating versatility charts (weekly)
14. Understand and perform the following procedures: (where applicable)
• Error Skid Inspection
• Repack
• Live Freight
• Parts Dropped in shipping

1. Minimum Qualifications

1. Good written and verbal communication skills

1. Required Skills

1. Problem solving abilities.
2. Strong motivational and leadership skills.
3. Excellent motor skills and dexterity.
4. Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures related to job function.
5.  Forms, Tags and Labels governing job function.