Cell Team Lead

Aptar Inc.•Lincolnton, NC

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Our fast-growing, technologically driven manufacturing company is seeking Cell Leads to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule rotation. The Cell Team Lead manages material flow on the equipment, monitors operation, makes operating adjustments (as required) and verifies product quality and equipment operating conditions to assure conformance to specifications. They are responsible for following proper safety procedures plus recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety. This position must participate and adhere to all applicable plant certifications including but not limited to, ISO 9001:2000, SQF and BRC. This position operates on a 12-hour shift (6:45pm - 7:00am) on a 2-2-3 rotation, or 12-hour shift (6:45am-7:00pm) on a 2-2-3 schedule

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Expected to uphold strong attendance habits that support team reliability and operational success
Ability to read, count and write
High School Diploma and GED
Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting
Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and stand for a 12-hour work shift
Committed to quality, safety and communication
Team-oriented and self-directed
Computer data entry and editing skills including the ability to learn and use applicable departmental software packages.
Expert level operator
Knowledge of warehouse/production systems, such as SAP and MES for key metric awareness/analysis
Demonstrate leadership abilities within a manufacturing, fast paced environment
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Strong conflict resolution and independent reasoning skills
Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, and standards.
Knowledge of SPC
Knowledge of packaging applications (closures, bottles, & tubes).
Able to plan, control and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling and measurement systems.
Knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies / procedures.
Advocate Aptar's core values and rules of leadership
Arrive 15 minutes before start of shift to attend the daily pre-shift meeting prior to shift
Demonstrate the ability to learn new machine operations quickly and efficiently
Ability to diagnose and repair minor automation issues quickly and effectively
Apply both general and specific mechanical knowledge to maintain consistent operation of the entire work cells
Ability to perform product quality inspections per our procedures and to identify acceptable and unacceptable product quality per our costumer's requirement
Know and understand visual inspection criteria, mold maps, and mold/product supplemental information
Visually inspect product according to inspection plans including color matching and challenge parts
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement suggesting and implementing changes and upgrades accordingly
Maintains close communication with technicians, supervisors, and other operators to ensure product quality and to rectify problems
Monitor and assist with cleaning equipment, machines, and work cells daily, assuring they meet operational, SQF, and safety guidelines
Assist with replenishing, stocking, and sorting packaging supplies
Plan, organize, and execute all work cell activities such as: scheduled color changes, conversions, line clearances, and set-up
Confirm all shop orders for product requirements. Verify that the box labels match the product
Cover breaks and/or absences as directed for the work cell
Monitoring the machine operations to see that the finished products and components are aptly matching the quality and quantity constraints of the company
Examining and discarding defective goods and packaging components
Inspects, tests, and accepts or rejects raw materials, and intermediaries using written specifications, parameters, or guidelines, as established by company procedures and as trained to by the operations
Support other QA associates on defect awareness, inspection methods, and specifications requirements
Bag and tag retain product shots
When necessary, operate emergency stops on closing machines, grinders, auxiliary equipment, and understand lock out/tag out procedures
Ability to create labels for production needs correctly and in sequence
Read production orders for product requirements (including BOM) and verify box/tote and pallet labels match product/batch
Ability to work one on one with the Lead Trainer Coordinator to ensure understanding and abilities
Willing to cover on off shifts as needed and/or for training purposes
Perform other related duties assigned