Location: Middlesex, VT
DAY Shift: Monday-Thursday 6am to 4:30pm
POSITION SUMMARY
Web Industries 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 others to operate as efficiently as possible.
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
- Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion
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:
- 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
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
Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned
Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:
High School diploma or GED
1-2 years manufacturing experience
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
Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Experience manufacturing flexible materials
Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing