Process Tech

RED LINE PLASTICS LLC•Manitowoc, WI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Tech is a lead role responsible for ensuring that production rates and quality standards meet or exceeds customer expectations and/or requirements. These results are attained by continually seeking to improve the process to meet company KPI’s and ensure smooth and efficient production operations.

Requirements

Ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem solving.
Successful team builder.
Motivates and establishes a strong leadership persona with all employees.
Successful communicator both written and verbal with all organizational levels.
Leads through example in all areas.
Builds a culture of trust.
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
3 - 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current technology, Microsoft office products, and other manufacturing software
This position spends most of the time standing and walking.
It is necessary for this position to intermittently climb stairs throughout the day.
50 lbs. occasional lifting
25 lbs. frequent lifting
Manual dexterity is required to perform normal day to day functions
Must demonstrate patience in order to successfully work through frustrating challenges and always present oneself in a calm professional manner.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

Thorough understanding of the rotational molding process, including secondary operations, and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot issues that arise within any production process.
Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Dedicates approximately 20% of day performing in process inspection on production parts.
Dedicates approximately 10% of day performing administrative tasks. An example of this would be interacting with the ERP System and updating daily metric boards on the production floor.
Leads process improvement initiatives aimed at meeting company objectives (KPI’s as it relates to safety, quality, delivery and cost).
Has the appropriate level of continuous improvement knowledge to successfully train others in continuous improvement activities.
Has the knowledge and ability to effectively train others in all aspects of the rotational molding process, including secondary operations, and give feedback to manufacturing employees.
Sets up processing parameters for changes to product on the machines and ensures product is made to customer specifications.
Is heavily involved in new projects and project set-up, successfully interacting and working closely with engineering and the quality manager.
Has the knowledge and qualifications to perform general job duties of the machine and secondary operators as needed to ensure smooth operations (covering breaks or absences).
Gives appropriate work direction to shop floor employees.
May be asked to work other shifts besides normal work shift.
Become forklift certified.
Be a champion of shop floor safety, always pursuing safe equipment, work practices, and behaviors.