Operator-Lead 12 hour Night Shift $26.84 per hour

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator - Lead is responsible for supporting and coordinating day-to-day management of operators and relief operators, ensuring safe work practices, ensuring quality products, and controlling inventory within assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the assigned cells and work areas as well as other priorities as set forth by the Injection Molding Supervisor. This position reports directly to and will receive directions from the Injection Molding Assistant Supervisor. The primary responsibility of an Operator - Lead is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties daily.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Molder Operator functions, expectations, practices and policies.
Must be able to remain professional and confidential
Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to remain calm and focused under stressful situations
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
Ability to make good decisions based on information at hand
Must possess good documentation practices as outlined by LASCO quality department
Results driven with ability to manage change while creating a positive environment
Intermediate PC Skills (ERP system (AX Preferred), Word, Excel, Share Point, Outlook)
Ability to read and comprehend English to follow work instructions.
Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.

Responsibilities

Ensure Molder Operator assignments are filled at the start of the shift.
Assigns Molder Operator task based off daily workload.
Carton Palletizing
Cleaning Assignments
Breaking co-workers
Training
Replenishing materials needed such as boxes. Etc.
Pulls work orders and tracks completions
Ensures work instructions, quality documentation, tools, and materials necessary to perform operator duties are provided and used accurately.
Ensure job labels are available at beginning of shift or start of job. (Capable of printing job labels)
Responsible for all Microsoft AX transfers ensuring inventory accuracy
Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all established safety guidelines and 5S
5S Leader for Cell Implementation
Responsible for enforcement or adherence (Follows escalation process for non-compliance)
Perform routine audits
Maintains quality in cells by establishing and enforcing organization standards (Follows escalation process)
Ensures line clearance completion and accuracy
Ensures 15 Minute Checks are complete and accurate by Operators
Performs 1 hour check for appearance, gauging, and correct label/quantity
Communicates and escalates all non-conformities
Ensures hold parts are delivered to the Quality Hold Area
Ensure cartons of product are placed on correct pallet
Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement Projects
Timely completion of shift reports and other documentation as required.
Communicate effectively with off-going and on-coming shifts to understand the status of each job order.
Drives daily communication between off-going and on-coming shift Molder Operators to ensure 5s checklist is complete and accurate, job status, quality issues, and on-going concerns.
Supports a culture of excellence (visible leadership)
Drives achievement of Daily Performance Goals
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel as needed
Supports compliance with established policies and procedures
Supports training initiatives and tracks progress
Provides feedback to personnel on any gaps or deficiencies
Re-assignment of Molder Operator job duties when machines are down or changing over
Escalates non-conformity’s, failures, non-compliance, behavioral problems or poor workmanship to Assistant Supervisor
Supports supervision by providing coaching, feedback, and training.