lead operator

Job Description

A day in the Life:

• Apply advance departmental knowledge to facilitate problem resolution and implement process improvements

• Work at stations on the line as required - ongoing fulfillment of operator tasks on the line (operate complex machines)

• Maintain a safe work environment and proactively coaches team members on safety topics
• Implements safety solutions as part of a root cause counter measure process (RCCM)
• Leads daily team meetings within the department
• Utilizes established reporting mechanisms to compile daily production metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality and Production
• Coordinate team’s workload, deployment and workflow on a daily basis
• Provide feedback and support during schedule planning for production
• Assess data and provide recommendations when production challenges arise
• Able to independently assess impact of production issues and formally escalate when appropriate
• Consult with Engineering, Facilities and or Maintenance on specific equipment or department issues
• Will initiate problem reports for deviations and non-conforming material with our Quality Management System
• Will be a process owner within our Quality Management System and perform root cause investigation, disposition and corrective actions.
• Conducts formal root cause analysis using existing data
• Takes ownership of work instructions or standard operating procedure updates
• Owns, facilitates and implements continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinates the work of others to ensure project goals are met
• Support Validation of NPIs
• Provide coverage for the team whit capacity constraints
• Provides hands one equipment troubleshooting support for the team

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma (or GED) required

Experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Well organized, detail oriented and proficient at multi-tasking
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Positive attitude towards job and others
• Highly motivated and dedicated
• Strong use in Microsoft office to analyze data and prepare presentation
• Experience with Good Documentation Practices
• Experience in Production
• technical orientation