Lead Operator

Atalys, LLC•City of Rochester, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support, direction, and training to Machine Operators, and assists the Production Supervisor with day-to-day shift responsibilities and meeting production and quality goals.

Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Prior Plastics Injection Molding experience preferred.
Pro-active problem solver.
Good decision-making skills.
Ability to positively motivate others.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must be self-motivated and organized.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Shift Supervisor in assigning Machine Operators to the press(es) they will operate during their shift.
Provide training to new Machine Operators
Train new ops on paperwork and shop rules on shop floor
Train new operators on standard work procedures on operator instructions
Train production jobs and competency test operators for rate
Train and test for quality criteria
Cross train current operators on new jobs and test. If necessary, coach and retrain.
Complete training Packets from HR on all new employees in 21 days.
Update training matrix on floor for all employees and provide information to HR.
Confer with management, supervisors, and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies.
Coordinate training schedule with the hiring and training demands of the production floor.
Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works.
Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, etc.
Test trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training.
Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods.
Monitor methods used by employees for shipping and inbound duties and make on the spot corrections.
Assist employees with problems concerning "how to" perform specific tasks related to their position.
Make suggestions on improving work procedures in the facility.
Develop strong relationship with all departments to develop course materials and receive feedback.
Ensure work is being done in a safe and efficient manner.
Works with Engineer(s), other personnel and resources to arrange for necessary tools and supplies.
Inspects, coordinates and records work performed by the shift.
Works in conjunction with the Tool Repair and Maintenance personnel in the case of repairs and preventative maintenance situations
Assists in working out discipline problems with shift operators.
Participates in interview process of new shift members.
Ensures work areas are clean and maintained.
Monitor and audit the production floor.