Production Lead Operator

Seal & Design•Rochester, NY

8d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Seal & Design, Inc. is a family-owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC. This role supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving.

Requirements

Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Responsibilities

Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports
Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
Provides training on equipment
Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles
Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
Meets or exceeds department KPI’s (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S)
Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs
Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling
Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality
Limits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usage
Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location
Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary
Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problems
Completes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirements
Initiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunities
Interfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirements
Ensures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racks
Ensures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessary
Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions