Manufacturing Operator Lead

ADVICS North America, Inc.•LaGrange, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate the manufacture of high quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner; keeping in mind the needs of the company, our customers, our employees, and our community. This is a non-supervisory member of the work group who will assist operators and supervisors in accomplishing daily objectives on the production lines. Assists with training, ensuring process controls are maintained, and performing tasks that take away from production time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over the course of a shift.
Problem analysis and resolution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong Team player.
Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with other using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

some leadership preferred

Responsibilities

Trains new operators in proper and safe methods utilizing the work standards.
Lead others by example in all aspects: Safety, Quality Productivity and attendance, 5S activity, and housekeeping work habits.
Knows and can perform most jobs in assigned work area, and has basic understanding of all jobs within assigned work area.
Knows proper usage and application of parts and materials in assigned work area.
Assists operators in assuring machinery, tools, and equipment are in good working order.
Assists in solving quality problems.
Performs data collection.
Monitors process and product control as identified on the condition check sheet.
Monitors component quantities and may restock the line as necessary.
Assist the Manufacturing Supervisor in planning cross training and job rotation.
Cycle counts parts on the line.
Troubleshoots the process when problems arise, including adjustment of machines.
In cases of absenteeism or high demand, an Area Lead may be asked by Management to fill a position on a production line.