Lead Operator II - 1st Shift

Tosoh SMD, Inc.•Grove City, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tosoh SMD, Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor materials. Our superior products help customers introduce cutting-edge technologies that make our lives easier and move us into the future. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and materials laboratory located in Grove City, OH manages the entire life cycle of our products, including supply chain development, research and development, manufacturing, testing and distribution. Our innovative and devoted team of scientists, engineers, metallurgical experts, manufacturers and managers continuously collaborate and strategize to improve and create new materials for a wide range of customers' semiconductor needs. These products are used in many final applications like automotive, mobile devices, computers, artificial intelligence, 5G networks and industrial automation. As one of over 100 Tosoh Corporation's family of companies our motto is "We Make the Material That Makes Your Devices Work". The Lead Operator II is responsible for setting up and running all equipment in defined work areas. The Lead Operator II works to develop and optimize manufacturing team performance within their defined department. Provides direction to manufacturing employees, with or in place of the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in manufacturing is required. Typically, 5+ years of experience.
Ability to read and understand process documents. Capable of explaining processes/procedures in to fit learning styles of trainee.
Effective utilization of basic computer applications, including office and production systems
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on a regular and routine basis.
Frequent bending and twisting required.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by the process.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical school experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to all safety requirements and coach those behaviors to the manufacturing team. Communicate identified risks to leadership and provide proposals for resolution. Required to be an emergency response team member.
Accountable for performance to 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) standards in defined department to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment for you and your team members.
Follow all process documents and communicate identified differences between actual process and documentation. Report results in appropriate Quality Management System (QMS). Communicate and document non-conformances. Drive resolution of non-conformances through review of non-conforming orders in the department.
Achieve defined output standards as measured by daily operational efficiency for the Lead Operator II position.
Ensure adherence to production schedule through monitoring dispatch information and resolving gaps that would prevent adherence to schedule.
Drives root cause analysis of performance variance to key metrics amongst team members and drives improvement actions.
Partners with supervisor in preparation of performance reviews of current team within the department
Participates in interviewing, hiring, and successfully on-boarding new-hires.
Provides counseling/coaching of employees and maintains proper documentation of each session.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Leads development of team culture through alignment with company values and code of conduct. Maintain a positive attitude, display enthusiasm for assigned tasks, and communicate effectively and professionally with team members.
Demonstrate flexibility of schedule when pursuing or performing training opportunities to achieve personal and company objectives.
Fully qualified to operate multiple work areas independently, as defined by associated training documentation.
Primary trainer for operators on qualified equipment/processes up to and including set-up training.
Other related duties.