Production Analyst & Training Coordinator

THE CLOSURE SYSTEMS COMPANIES INC•Kilgore, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for analyzing production and process data to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend performance improvements. The position involves identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities using data-driven decision-making, and applying quality tools to enhance performance. The Production Analyst & Training Coordinator will also develop, document, implement, and train personnel on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices, serving as a technical resource to ensure equipment efficiency and achievement of production milestones. This role requires collaboration with various departments to improve equipment standardization and performance, and to provide input for tactical and strategic planning. Promoting workplace safety, ensuring compliance with EHS, GMP, OPEX, and food safety standards, and supporting manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves supporting IT initiatives, developing training materials, coordinating training across shifts, maintaining training documentation, and assessing training effectiveness.

Requirements

Well versed in general computer use.
Microsoft office usage, including basic macros in excel.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing facility preferably plastic processing, is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and team skills as well as the ability to motivate others with enthusiasm and drive.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to understand complex production processes are necessary.
General knowledge of the interface of auxiliary equipment with other devices for improved operating efficiencies.
General knowledge of plant utility systems such as: Pneumatics, Chilled Water Systems, and Tower Water Systems.
General knowledge of injection molding and related processes.
Strong knowledge of CAT III Safety Requirements and familiarity with Control Reliability, and RRI (Routine Repetitive, Integral).
Ability to think “outside the box” and consider both internal (plant resources) and external customers for projects.
Emphasis on equipment operating features resulting in the most efficient use of facility resources, highest quality product, with zero opportunity for shipping out product that does not conform to specification.
Familiarity with high speed, rotating machinery such as assembly and lining is required.
Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to various levels within the organization.
Understanding and ability to prepare in depth technical specifications for procurement of equipment.

Nice To Haves

Python, Java, C+ programming languages a plus.
Understanding of IT switches, ports, and how to troubleshoot with assistance.

Responsibilities

Analyze production and process data to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend performance improvements.
Identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization using data-driven decision-making.
Apply SPC, DOE (Design of Experiments), and process quality tools to improve reliability, reduce scrap, and enhance performance.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting as required.
Lead/support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Operational Excellence (OPEX) standards.
Develop, document, implement and train Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
Support efforts and ensure consistent manufacturing practices across departments.
Serve as a technical resource to ensure equipment efficiency and achievement of production milestones.
Facilitate communication between Production, QA, Engineering, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve equipment standardization and performance.
Provide input to both tactical and strategic planning initiatives.
Promote workplace safety by identifying risks and supporting preventative measures.
Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, OPEX, and food safety standards.
Report any deviations and participate in required safety, quality, and compliance training.
Provide expertise in applying advanced technologies to meet business goals.
Support manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment.
Support IT-related initiatives across both Shop Floor and office environments.
Develop/maintain training materials and help coordinate training of personnel across all shifts.
Maintain documentation for employees regarding training needs, certifications, skills assessment, and completed training.
Provide information on training effectiveness to Leadership.
Identify areas for improvement in the training process.