Production Process Lead

Creative Werks•Elk Grove Village, IL

8d•$22 - $34

About The Position

Job Summary: The Process Lead is responsible for improving and standardizing production performance through a positive, safety, efficient, and quality-focused work environment. The Process Lead is responsible for the assigned lines and Zone’s process analysis and optimization, including but not limited to: downtime, mechanical failures, operator and crew skills, quality issues, and scrap through project management. The Process Lead will make necessary operational improvements across all three shifts while maintaining a safe workspace.

Requirements

Basic math/mechanical aptitude
Basic statistical analysis and problem-solving skills required
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, in writing and verbally
Ability to prioritize and organize workload
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required
High school diploma, GED with 4 years experience, or Bachelors degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in data analysis, problem solving, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred
Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
This position may required the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business
Operate standard office equipment
Reach with hands and arms
Lift up to 49 pounds
Stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day
Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required
High school diploma, GED with 4 years experience, or Bachelors degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in data analysis, problem solving, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and immediately addressing safety concern
Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines
Train employees to work in safe manner
Responsible for the assigned line(s) budgeted performance
Maintain and publishing OEE and line performance metrics
Maintain White Boards displaying KPI metrics at the line, including downtime paretos
Trend and report analysis of performance
Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership of actions
Responsible for reporting and documenting any changes made to the machines (based on item running) that have proven to improve efficiency
Maintain and publish an active action register of tasks to meet KPIs, with priorities, owners, due dates, etc.
Follow up with responsible parties to complete assigned tasks
Escalate to management if tasks are incomplete by the due date
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Dozuki software
Review and train SOPs with responsible work (Production, Maintenance, etc.)
Analyze scrap and create actionable tasks to meet annual KPIs
Capture and analyze data to optimize and standardize machine setup, including but not limited to recipes, best practices, and material changes
Support a clean production floor with equipment, pallets, and personnel in proper positions
Monitor and revise 6S areas
Monitor scrap and overfill
Track and audit machine settings / speeds
Participate in site DMS meetings
Primarily work their scheduled shifts but will come in early or stay late as needed to support all shifts, including some work on weekends as needed
Responsible for selecting and training production team on all three shifts to ensure world class performance
Be available to communicate with and support all shifts throughout the day as necessary
Work together with personnel in various operations departments to ensure the production floor runs safely and efficiently
Responsible for ensuring that the lines are in perfect mechanical condition
Enter maintenance work orders for any mechanical issues
Follow up and escalate with management if maintenance work orders are not completed to satisfaction
Suggest changes to the PM plan to maintenance management to decrease mechanical breakdowns
Responsible for coordinating and partnering with maintenance on setting up the machine
Responsible for all quality related issues on the lines
Responsible for root cause analysis (within one week of incident)
State corrective actions to prevent condition in the future (within one week of incident)
Changing written process procedures to permanently prevent future incidents (within one week of incident)
Maintain a positive work environment to ensure creative werks is the employer of choice for all employees
Supervise activities of team leaders/operators and line workers and report issues to supervisors
Continually coach and train team leaders and operators and line workers in new procedures and skills
Report disciplinary issues with employees to Production Supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned by Management