Lead Inserter Operator

Runbeck Election Services Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Lead Inserter Operator is responsible for setting up, training, and assisting the inserter operators in producing quality product, accurately in a timely manner. This role entails conducting thorough quality checks, ensuring adequate availability of products for inserter jobs, and maintaining effective communication with both production and administrative staff. The Lead Inserter Operator plays a pivotal role in upholding precision and adherence to established guidelines and procedures, emphasizing the importance of consistent, detailed work in the inserter operations. Effective communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality are integral aspects of this leadership role.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 2 years working in a production facility, preferably on inserting equipment
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and meets deadlines
Good interpersonal and customer contact skills
Good written/verbal communication skills
Effectively sets priorities
Ability to track and report on opportunities for improvement and success
Listening effectively when others are speaking
Credible, responsive team-player
Ability to perform and retain various skill-related tasks, training, and operations
18 years of age (minimum)

Responsibilities

Meet with managers daily for schedule, job progress, tasks
Read job tickets and properly document both counts of product and times that job was produced into the shop floor data system (Tharstern)
Maintain accurate counts of inventory including parts and supplies
Work with temp agency to keep accurate counts of temp employees on the floor as needed and ensure that they are assigned to the correct inserter
Update managers throughout the day of completed quantities of each machine that is scheduled in production
Train new operators and provide them with all the information and tools needed
Work with the W+D technician to ensure all inserters are up to date on any software updates and maintenance
Source correct materials for job according to job ticket
Constantly monitor quality of finished product
Oversee and verify that all maintenance is up to date on all inserters
Assist with housekeeping in the inserting area
Follow all required safety procedures such as: PPE's, Ergonomics, Chemical Hazards, etc. Performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees
Maintain production charts and records
Give direction to inserter crew through production and downtime
Provide leadership as required
Provide input to supervisor for evaluations
Follows all company policies and procedures
Complete and demonstrate a full understanding of ongoing training concepts and applications
Emulating the Runbeck values in daily interactions with internal and external customers
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments while maintaining regular and timely attendance