Cell Leader

Adkev•Danville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a task driven, intermediate-level production position within the Production Department. The basic function of the position is to give direction to Production associates to safely provide Adkev, Inc. customers a quality product on time; print and dispense labels; and assist Shift Leader with duties as assigned. The incumbent is required to attend to all assigned duties and responsibilities (tasks) and maintain accuracy standards of production in accordance with stated requirements and IATF standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
1 year Production Technician Experience
Pallet Jack/Forklift
Knowledge of areas of production to include cells, utility, trainer
Basic Math, English, PC Literate
This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time (8-12 hours); walk plant floor when needed to perform responsibilities of the job; pull skidded product manually with pallet jack; have the ability of eyesight and hearing (corrected) and full use of limbs. Communication using and held radio is required.
This position requires the ability to stoop, squat, and climb stairs and ladders; ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to perform all aspects of the job without significant accommodation. Must also be able to work at and above shoulder level for extended periods of time raising arm above shoulder height consistently to operate powered assembly tools.
This position requires excellent math skills and accuracy to include SPC understanding, inventory totals, weights and measurements, and efficiency percentages.
This position requires the ability to read, write and speak English. Must write legibly. Must be able to communicate with others.
This position requires the ability to communicate with and maintain positive interpersonal skills with all members of the organization.

Nice To Haves

1 year Auditor, Trainer or Supervisory Experience

Responsibilities

Schedule Production Techs effectively according to skill level
Document production data (scrap, efficiency, downtime, etc.) on supplied report forms
Perform routine visual quality checks (approximately every 2 hours) and while giving Production Techs breaks; report any findings per procedure and correct Production Tech's performance, notify Shift Leader
Participate in QCR resolution, corrective actions and containment of defects
Ensure vacuum loaders and grinders of active machines are functioning and unused equipment is shut off
Print and disperse labels at the beginning of and throughout the shift
Verify product and material being used meets lot traceability standards
Help to scan Denso racks as needed (Goodland Plant)
Perform backup functions during Shift Leader's absence from the floor
Must be flexible, multi-task oriented and able to prioritize own tasks to complete workload in scheduled shift time
Prioritize production requirements per Shift Leader direction, monitor for inefficiencies and provide feedback to Shift Leader for improvements (point out waste of labor, machine time and materials)
Relieve production techs for breaks
Setup workstations, communicate to Utility Tech and verify stock production/packaging supplies at workstations
Pull End of Run product from press
Pull partials
Reset check stations (red lights); trouble shoot cause and verify defective product has not been packaged
Perform process audits
Meet intermediate training requirements, follow established safety practices and policies, monitor safety compliance of cell members, report and assist Shift Leader in immediate correction of violations
Support and maintain 5S system throughout the plant
Adhere to Adkev, Inc.'s No Fault Attendance policy (expectation is 4 or less absence points)
Be able to work overtime or adjusted schedule (any shift), as required, with little or no advance notice
Adhere to Adkev, Inc.'s policies, procedures and instructions
Other duties as required