Finishing Floating Operator- Rotating Night Shift

Avery Dennison•Painesville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Floater Specialist will be trained and assigned to work in a variety of roles. This person must be able to pack, water spider, run all HV & LV assets, work as an ASAP operator (operate JJ and packline), function as a back up to a TL and potentially operate the sheeter. Individuals in this role will need to be proficient in all of the previously noted roles. The Finishing Floater Specialist is responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, working with the engineering team on improvements, ensuring a quality product is being produced, and making decisions on machine adjustments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate / educate the team in a timely manner.
Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong Oracle transactional skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support and model all Finishing activities within the team: safety, quality, productivity, teamwork & staffing needs
Function as back up Team Leader: Support and prioritize activities to meet daily targets and goals, Assist with communication of department goals and priorities, Coach and share best practices with all team members to drive results across the organization, Serve as a mentor to new employees and ensure they are receiving required training, Proactively communicates with the Plant Leadership Team regarding employee and operational challenges/ concerns.
Communicate daily shift reports
Adjust staffing as needed to achieve production targets of the assets
Attend and participate in all required training.
May serve as a trainer for other employees in the department.
Keep work areas supplied with necessary packaging materials
Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.
Communicate issues and performance in MARS, daily shift reports and/or email
Run orders per product specifications and standard practices.
Perform routine set-up and changeover of machine
Load bulk material into the machine and unload finished product.
Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.
Inspect general appearance of finished product
Label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices
Maintain a clean, safe work area
Perform 5S duties and audits
Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assists other areas as required
Perform routine preventative maintenance
Coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations
Follow all appropriate procedures to the accumulation, labeling, solid waste compacting, on-site transportation, storage and inspection of materials designated as hazardous waste per Environmental Control Instructions
Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
Teamwork: Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contribute and participate in team decision making. Provide support in project work and other special requests.
Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor