Assists supervisor in production line with operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Coordinates production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers. Communicates with planning, parts and other departments via e-mail or in person to resolve issues. Tracks and enters data into MRP and Excel spreadsheets. Supports cell operations to meet shift production goals. Manages for Daily Improvements. Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and special instructions (SIs). Communicates with shift Supervisors and Water-spiders. Communicates with other support groups when necessary. Ensures a clean and safe work environment (5S). Completes shift paper work (SQDC). Assists in production as necessary. Ensures material availability at the workstations (PTO, KB). Fills in for line operations as needed. Maintains production in supervisor’s absence. Performs ancillary duties as needed.
High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary coursework preferred. Basic Computer Skills required. Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery. This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience. Understanding of basic lean concepts, Kanban, inventory and workflow principles. Understanding of basic problem solving methodologies. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required. The ability to stand for long periods up to eight or more hours at a time. Able to work in noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and the ability to distinguish between subsets of individual colors and quality of colors. Be able to work overtime if required.(including weekends)
