Production Lead - Second Shift

Cellofoam North America Inc.•Greenwood, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cellofoam North America Inc. is seeking a Production Lead for the second shift. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. The Production Lead will operate manufacturing equipment, provide training support, complete documentation, and ensure production meets specifications. They will also be responsible for daily production planning, scheduling personnel, monitoring results, and assisting management with inventory accuracy and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Must be Forklift certified
Lock Out/Tag Out authorized trained
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Ability to work while standing all day
Ability to maintain a brisk pace and meet standard production rates
Attendance and dependability necessary

Nice To Haves

2+ years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
Organizational, communication, and team building skills
Continuous learning, self-motivated, detail oriented, strong work ethic
Flexible schedule and ability to work weekends and overtime

Responsibilities

Operate all manufacturing equipment and machines proficiently with minimal supervision.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Provide training support to develop other operators.
Complete documentation for quality checks and accurately record operational data and KPIs.
Understand and use process yield calculations to meet target cutting yields goals.
Verify and measure material density meets product specifications.
Understand EPS material grades ensuring the right material is being used.
Verify recipe or settings to process raw materials with the correct density, color and quality tolerance.
Maintain proper cycle time and targeted density for block use to meet productivity standards.
Constantly monitor equipment settings and output.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications.
Verify order information and produce part(s) meeting quality tolerance and productivity standards.
Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces using tools.
Install dies onto machines or presses.
Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures.
Load workpieces or material into machines.
Mark identifying data on workpieces.
Set up, operate, or tend machines to cut, punch, crimp, or notch material.
Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components.
Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run; operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
Start machines, monitor their operations, troubleshoot, and stop machines.
Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles.
Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
Monitor equipment operations and record operational data.
Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs.
Trim excess material from parts, and grind scrap material for reuse.
Support and work with other plant employees performing various tasks.
Lift, inspect materials, finished parts, product, packaging, wrap, box, and assemble as required.
Assist with training and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Daily production planning, scheduling personnel, monitoring and appraising job results.
Report daily shift production results, evaluate results, and make necessary adjustments.
Assist management with inventory accuracy and process improvements.
Perform other production duties as requested by manager, supervisor, or lead.
Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve issues.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.
Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.
Maintain a working knowledge and is in full compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal anti-trust laws.