Molding Cell Lead - Swing Shift

Altek Inc•Liberty Lake, WA

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Lead (Mold) is responsible for all of the daily and long-term operations, performance output and personnel within molding manufacturing. They are responsible to participate and support as equal partner with the other shift’s Cell Leaders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills
Intermediate computer, reading, math and written skills preferred
Ability to prioritize and be well organized in a fast-paced multi-faceted work environment
Ability to use basic measuring, hand and power tools (Calipers, Micrometer, Pin Gauge, etc)
Ability to work with various individuals and departments in a team environment
Self-motivated and able to motivate team members
Ability to provide team support and assistance to co-workers as needed
Quality conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
Ability to pass Visual Aids Training Test
Ability to pass visual acuity and color recognition test
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints
Ability to read and apply the Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)

Responsibilities

Leads and supervises production personnel
Ensures production personnel are trained and developed (utilizing support staff as needed); including new temp/hire orientation, standard operating procedures, and technical training
Collaborates with Mold Supervisor/Assistant Molding Manager in managing the production schedule and work cell priorities to ensure on time delivery (OTD); resolving scheduling and resource conflicts as needed
Keeps the schedule board and ERP system current at all times
Optimizes production labor productivity by maintaining balance between labor and schedule requirements; ensuring that a shift is not over/under staffed
Monitors individual productivity, quality and scrap/rework; taking corrective action when standards are not met
Coordinates with other departments to add/move labor in response to workload fluctuations
Ensures that quality checks are routinely performed (utilizing support staff as needed) on all operations within manufacturing; ensuring that customer specifications are met and scrap/rework is minimized
Optimizes machine uptime; minimizes machine idle, downtime, and setup times by coordinating the activities of process technicians and material handlers to ensure that material, tools and documentation is pre-staged, and that setups/tear downs are conducted efficiently
Conducts training and audits to ensure that 5S principles and levels are improved and sustained
Monitors and ensures data accuracy of the production data and support documentation (MAPICs data entry, SWI, and MO’s); making corrections as needed
Ensures that process improvements are captured within updates to support documentation (e.g. SWI, MO)
Collects and visually displays performance metric data (OTD, direct labor utilization, quality returns, scrap and rework, machine utilization, and 5S); utilizing data to track and drive process improvement efforts
Completes labor operations (closes jobs) for manufacturing work orders to ensure timely and accurate job close out
Performs the duties of a Mold Machine Operator as needed
Maintains self-motivation and accountability and motivates others through action and behavior
Adheres to Altek’s Vision, Core Values and Quality Policy, to ensure quality to customers, internal and external
Proactively maintains established company policies and manufacturing strategies
Builds and maintains positive rapport with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
Maintains a positive outlook and treats co-workers with respect and professionalism
Demonstrates safe and efficient work habits
Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors