Adjuster

Drylock Technologies LTD•Reidsville, NC

4d•$0 - $30

About The Position

The Adjuster supports efficient, safe, and quality-focused production line operations. The role is responsible for line operation when the Machine Responsible is absent, equipment setup and changeovers, routine checks and preventive-maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and monitoring product quality and equipment condition. The Adjuster communicates operational issues and shift information, completes assigned records and audits, and supports repairs and continuous improvement as directed by the Machine Responsible or Group Leader. The position also provides leadership on the production team. Responsibilities include covering the Lead Operator during breaks, helping train and develop operators, coaching employees, setting and communicating work expectations, monitoring performance, fostering teamwork, and administering company policies. The Adjuster may need to fill in for team members to avoid production interruptions and must be able to work overtime or a different shift if required. Required training includes General Safety, Quality Systems, New Hire Orientation, and position-specific basic training. Hearing protection is required at all times; eye protection is required when working with compressed air; and cut-resistant gloves are required when working with knives.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing-related experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing setting and with other departments about unit performance.
Ability to operate production lines and follow prescribed procedures, including setting up splices, baggers, and machine parameters.
Knowledge of product specifications and product quality.
Knowledge of production materials, machines, tools, production steps, and the technical requirements of operations in the assigned area.
Ability to fill in for a team member as needed to avoid production disruption.
Qualified experience and sound judgment to plan and execute goals.
Ability to master and apply quality-test follow-up and interpretation methods.
Ability to set priorities and handle requests and special requests concerning production team activities.
Ability to work overtime or a different shift if required.
Computer skills applicable to production projects in manufacturing.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Good problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate employees with positive comments.
Respect for individuals, the organization, occupational health and safety, authority, the community, and the team.
Willingness and desire to lead the production team in a positive, motivating, continuous-improvement environment.
Ability to set goals, communicate work requirements and expectations, evaluate employee performance, foster teamwork, coach and develop team members, and administer company policies.
Must wear hearing protection at all times, eye protection when working with compressed air, and cut-resistant gloves when working with knives.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Drylock Core Values: Safety, Respect, and Ownership, and follow safety regulations.
Follow quality system standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Attend crossover at the beginning and end of the shift and communicate ongoing issues or pertinent information.
Complete assigned checklists, audits, inspections, trackers, reports, and other documentation.
Perform operator preventive-maintenance work assigned to operators and complete assigned preventive-maintenance tasks.
Use troubleshooting guides, return forms to the Machine Responsible, and provide feedback on the guides.
Address process issues that could affect efficient production and report potential machine-efficiency issues to appropriate personnel.
Audit production areas for 5S, safety, production, and quality issues.
Respond to prolonged equipment stoppages and support work as directed by the Machine Responsible or Group Leader.
Cover the Lead Operator role during breaks.
Support continuous-improvement activities as directed by the Machine Responsible.
Observe, obtain feedback from, and participate in employee coaching and development.
Perform quality checks and control product running on the line throughout the shift.
Operate the machine when the Machine Responsible is absent.
Set up the line and perform changeover setup, including baggers, cameras, metal detectors, printers, case tapers, glue, bonders, and case erectors.
Analyze and audit processes and provide feedback to the Machine Responsible.
Check materials, tools, and supplies before and after major interventions, product or size changes, and preventive maintenance.
Perform daily machine checks, including fans, filters, and lubricant levels, and provide checklist-based feedback to the Machine Responsible.
Report daily tasks performed on the line using daily reports, checklists, Line Reports, emails, and other applicable means.
Work with team members to troubleshoot machine issues and support repairs as directed by the Machine Responsible or Group Leader.
Train and develop operators as defined by the Group Leader.
Maintain awareness of the technical condition of all equipment on the line.
Prepare for and complete size and package-count changeovers effectively.
Support final case counts for upcoming order completions.
Verify product for startup huddles following interventions, machine startups, and changeovers.
Set goals aligned with company objectives and communicate work requirements and performance expectations to employees.
Monitor and evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, foster teamwork, and support, coach, and develop team members.
Administer company policies.
Complete required training in General Safety, Quality Systems, New Hire Orientation, and position-specific basic training.
Wear hearing protection at all times, eye protection when working with compressed air, and cut-resistant gloves when working with knives.