Crew Leader - 2nd Shift Plastics

Teknor Apex Company•Brownsville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team. There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule. This position requires the ability to climb stairs and the employee must be 18 years of age or older.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or two years minimum work experience at Haywood Company.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Inspect cleanouts to make sure standards are met.
Give breaks on lines as needed and work on plans that minimize the need for crew leaders giving breaks.
Help Supervisor with quality problems, including effectively leading a 5 why root cause investigation.
Get maintenance when there is a mechanical problem and have a plan for quick restarts.
Fill in for supervisor when he is absent.
Pump resin from rail car into resin silos (2nd and 3rd shift only).
Fill in for Unit Operator when one is absent and can’t get anyone to come in early.
Develop plans, when possible, to use the team to cover more than one line for blender loading.
Help with housekeeping, making sure everyone keeps his or her area clean meeting both daily and shift housekeeping assignments, and ensuring all 5S standards are met.
Plan and lead discussion in huddle meetings.
Conduct daily quality and safety walkthroughs and give team immediate directions.
Stay current on online status and operator activities and assignments.
Supervise Utility Operator, Unit Operator, Blender Operator, Compounder, Console Operator.