Inspection Lead Operator

Seal & Design•Clarence, NY

6h•$24 - $27

About The Position

PURPOSE: Supervises, coaches, and trains inspection machine operators to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: LMA - leads, manages and holds accountable all direct reports Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded Provides training on equipment Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT) Collaborates with production supervisor on employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions Meets or exceeds department KPI’s Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs Maintains effective planning and production scheduling Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality Minimizes excess labor and/or material waste in production processes Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location Communicates any issues with Sales that would prevent shipping due dates from being met Operates machinery to meet customer demand, as required Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

Requirements

Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, and trains inspection machine operators
Work planning and assignment
Job set-up
Material selection
Machine and facility maintenance
Problem solving
Leads, manages and holds accountable all direct reports
Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
Provides training on equipment
Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles
Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
Collaborates with production supervisor on employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions
Meets or exceeds department KPI’s
Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs
Maintains effective planning and production scheduling
Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality
Minimizes excess labor and/or material waste in production processes
Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location
Communicates any issues with Sales that would prevent shipping due dates from being met
Operates machinery to meet customer demand, as required
Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety
Identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions