Lead Manufacturing Operator – Press- Timson Lead

CJK Group, Inc.•Stevens Point, WI

8d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Operator leads press operations and the crew to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production. The role supports print quality throughout press runs, leads and trains crew members, coordinates make-readies and maintenance tasks, monitors production and quality records, and communicates with internal and external customers. The operator also trains to provide backup supervisory coverage when the shift supervisor is absent and on weekends as needed. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and machinery-related physical hazards, and some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals. Physical demands include moving around the production area, standing for prolonged periods on hard surfaces, frequent hand and finger use, bending, twisting, rotating, reaching, and moving products weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific requirements may vary and will be reviewed during the interview process.

Requirements

Previous press experience.
Participative approach and ability to foster cooperation, empowerment, and teamwork among crew members.
Ability to participate actively in production-related activities and follow supervisors’ direction.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to obtain and maintain Type II Forklift certification.
Knowledge of arithmetic and English-language structure and content, including word meanings, spelling, and composition rules.
Ability to work independently with little or no direction and follow through to complete assignments.
Practical and technical knowledge of the job, including work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials.
Ability to complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly while following established processes and procedures.
Initiative and creativity, teamwork and cooperation, and compliance with company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules.
Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts.
Prompt and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Assist with achieving and maintaining print quality throughout press runs, including ink and water balance, color consistency, web alignment, margins, slitters, and cut-off; work with customers to achieve acceptable quality.
Lead the crew by modeling safety, work ethic, and morale; rotate crew members for breaks and fatigue reduction as possible; provide staffing and training feedback to supervisors; motivate staff; assign tasks; train crew members for next-level roles; and promote teamwork across departments, shifts, and crews.
Work with crew and supervisors to establish and review maintenance tasks for make-readies and scheduled downtime, and assign duties as needed.
Order plates when needed, provide order information, and ensure correct proofs are available for each job and returned when complete.
Ensure ordered counts are achieved and recorded correctly in the system.
Determine first-save copies for start-ups and pull appropriate hourly samples.
Plan and execute make-readies in a timely and effective manner, understand barriers, and help remove them for continuous improvement.
Perform or assign preventive maintenance and complete maintenance request forms, with supervisor assistance when needed.
Maintain press inking systems.
Track tools assigned to the press and ensure they are returned by the end of the shift.
Check jobs for accuracy.
Clean and maintain general housekeeping in the department.
Identify and correct safety hazards, investigate and report accidents as required, and regularly review safety concerns with the crew.
Promote the continued use and implementation of Sheridan philosophies and tools.
Accurately record waste and production information, ensure job and crew timecards and paperwork are submitted accurately, and maintain accurate production records in FLEX.
Communicate with and provide feedback to internal and external customers.
Attend and participate in required meetings.
Train to the next level to provide backup supervisory coverage when the shift supervisor is absent and on weekends as needed.
Identify, develop, and implement improvements to work processes.
Serve as a positive role model by consistently demonstrating Sheridan’s core values.
Perform other duties as assigned.