Batchmaker/Mixer Lead - 3rd Shift

Sherwin-Williams•Elkhart, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. This position assists the Production Supervisor in the manufacturing of high-quality products, as well as meeting department-specific requirements pertaining to safety, housekeeping, quality, and training. This role operates equipment that mixes and grinds liquids and other materials to manufacture quality paint and coatings. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Additional Information: 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 pm - 5:30 am Shift Premium: $0.75/hour This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Must have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment

Nice To Haves

Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
Have at least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Have an associate's degree or higher

Responsibilities

Support shift set-up including scheduling and production planning
Monitor and report on productivity, attendance, and other relevant shift activity
Contribute ideas to improve or optimize production procedures
Abide by and promote all company safety and quality expectations
Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment in an efficient and safe manner
Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
Maintain production records and reporting as required
Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
Provide technical support and training to other team members
Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily