Lead Operator Millroom (2nd shift 4:00pm-1:30am)

R.E. Darling Co.•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information General Description: The Millroom Operator – Lead, reports to the Department Supervisor. The Lead is responsible for leading a group of employees in a wide variety of operations during the manufacture of custom rubber mixing, refining, and calendaring of product. In addition, the Lead performs the general work of an operator and can demonstrate any of the various tasks within the work area. The position requires a safety and quality conscientious person who is goal orientated with good organizational, supervisory and leadership skills. The Lead will interact with other department personnel to resolve issues that arise with quality of product, department productivity or maintaining the production schedule. The Millroom work environment involves the handling of hazardous chemicals. The ability to use a personal respirator is required. The physical demands of the position may involve standing for extended periods, as well as periodic lifting of items weighing up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years manufacturing experience
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, work orders, and written procedures
Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers
Ability to inspect produced parts
Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
Proficient in shop math

Nice To Haves

Two years in a leadership position preferred
Preferred experience with the manufacture of custom rubber mixing
Mixing, calendaring, refining, and extruding of rubber.
Experience in the operation of internal mixers, mills, extruders
Millroom support equipment, mechanical inspection and test equipment.
Operation of a forklift
Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and guide manufacturing department personnel
Oversee product quality and flow within a work area
Establish and maintain a well-organized work area
Monitor and support training of personnel
Perform general work of an operator
Implement and monitor safe work practices
Responsible for quality and workmanship of product
Lead the shift start-up meeting
Execute Lean Daily Management System
Make daily work assignments
Compete daily production reporting in the manufacturing software system
Provide Supervisor with input on personnel performance
Review and approve daily labor and attendance reports
Review overtime and vacation requests for Supervisor approval
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed
Monitor quality of parts produced
Monitor daily production output
Resolve issues interfering with quality, productivity or schedule
Support production readiness
Conduct process audits
Maintain work area for maximum efficiency
Utilize 5S techniques to maintain a clean and organized work area
Ensure measuring and test equipment is properly calibrated
Start-up & shut down equipment at the beginning and end of a shift
Generate maintenance requests
Generate requisitions for shop aids and when required materials
Demonstrate the ability to accurately perform manufacturing methods during the training of personnel
Provide instruction on the operation of equipment
Provide instruction on the completion of work orders.
Generate skill versatility sheets
Monitor employee skills and make recommendations for training to the Supervisor
Monitor work of personnel for safe practices
Review applicable MSDS with operators
Visually inspect equipment for safe operation
Ensure materials are readily available
Order materials as necessary, coordinate with stores
Identify and resolve product problems and issues, work with operators/engineering/quality to resolve
Identify and report equipment problems and issues
Perform visual and dimensional checks of product manufactured by operators