Lead Manufacturing Operator (3rd shift)

Web Industries Inc•Killingly, CT

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Web Industries Lead Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with leading others to operate as efficiently as possible. The Lead Manufacturing Operator position is a key room support for the shift supervisor, answering questions, performing inspections, material pulls and insuring production levels are maintained.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
4+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent
Understanding and use of LEAN tools including: SMED, Kanban Systems, PokaYoke, Value Stream Map analysis/creation etc
Ability to read, write and speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc
Self-Motivated and detail oriented
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50Ibs-75Ibs (location dependent)
Forklift Certification
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Certification and Completion of Web’s Training Passport program for Manufacturing Operator II

Nice To Haves

Green Belt training/certification
Lean Training/certification
Exposure to an FDA or highly regulated environment
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Experience manufacturing flexible materials
Experience in Aerospace, Slitting & Spooling, Medical or Wire & Cable manufacturing

Responsibilities

Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
Convert the correct materials to work order specifications
Execute trials and record results as needed
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
Perform first and final inspections
Inspect and record part verification data
Make recommendations related to training and performance while conducting ongoing training
Provide coverage for supervisor or manufacturing operators when out
Resolve all nonconforming material and product immediately, while following correct procedures for identification, quarantine where necessary, and assist in disposition
Complete Web’s Training Passport program for Lead Manufacturing Operator role
Comply with safety rules and standards
Immediately report any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
Report any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
Identify and communicate near misses and safety incidents
Run any production line as required
Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
Support material handling as required
Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Serve as the floor-level Continuous Improvement leader, driving improvements on a daily basis as part of standard work processes
Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
Maximize through-put and uptime
Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
Support troubleshooting of various areas of the facility
Assist maintenance with line maintenance as required (e.g. winder PMs , die changes etc.)
Assist in the set-up and changes to gears, lifts and change shafts as needed
Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
Provide exemplary training
Sign off on passports
Assist in improving our training procedures
Train other employees and sign off passports
Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Lead by example in demonstrating dependability, good judgment, and a can-do mentality
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Make sound decisions
Work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
Delegate effectively, positioning resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds
Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed
Perform webbing of stock materials on the press
Perform any other function or responsibility as assigned