Process Tech

RED LINE PLASTICS•Hartwell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Tech is a lead role responsible for ensuring production rates and quality standards meet or exceed customer expectations and requirements. The role continually improves processes to meet company KPIs and support smooth, efficient production operations. It involves troubleshooting the rotational molding process and secondary operations, setting machine parameters for product changes, conducting in-process inspections, updating production metrics, and supporting new projects in collaboration with engineering and the quality manager. The Process Tech also trains and directs shop-floor employees, performs operator duties as needed, and champions safe work practices. The position is scheduled for third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and may require working other shifts.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience and practical familiarity with operating machinery.
Reliability and readiness to work consistently.
Ability to understand and troubleshoot rotational molding and secondary operations.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving ability.
Ability to build teams, motivate employees, and demonstrate leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
Ability to lead by example and build a culture of trust.
Demonstrated knowledge of current technology, Microsoft Office products, and other manufacturing software.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and intermittently climb stairs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently.
Manual dexterity to perform normal daily functions.
Patience and ability to remain calm and professional when working through frustrating challenges.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to work third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; may be asked to work other shifts.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Three to five years of hands-on manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot issues in rotational molding and secondary operations.
Perform in-process inspection on production parts for approximately 20% of the workday.
Perform administrative tasks for approximately 10% of the workday, including using the ERP system and updating production-floor metric boards.
Lead process-improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.
Train employees in continuous-improvement activities and all aspects of the rotational molding process, including secondary operations; provide feedback to manufacturing employees.
Set machine processing parameters for product changes and ensure products meet customer specifications.
Support new projects and project setup in close coordination with engineering and the quality manager.
Perform general duties of machine and secondary operators when needed, including covering breaks or absences.
Provide appropriate work direction to shop-floor employees.
Become forklift certified.
Champion shop-floor safety, including safe equipment, work practices, and behaviors.

Benefits

80 hours of prorated vacation in the first year, with the option to buy additional vacation days.
Recruiting bonus for referring a new employee.
Onsite nurse.
Medical insurance with HSA.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k).
Paid holidays.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Gym membership reimbursement.
Performance bonuses.