3rd shift Production Team Lead/Machine Operator

Great Northern•Allentown, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead/Machine Operator operates the Vboard machine and leads the crew to produce quality products at production rates and standards consistent with the company’s goals. The role is responsible for the safety, quality, and efficiency of the machine and crew, and works closely with production and operations leadership to coordinate daily schedules, staffing, and upcoming order changes. The position supports training, communicates with the crew and plant leadership, maintains performance metrics, documents and communicates information on the glass wall, and performs preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. The team lead also assists with machine and department operations during breaks, changes, and special projects; keeps current with machine improvements; maintains cleanliness; and promotes continuous improvement and lean thinking. This is a third-shift position at the Allentown, Pennsylvania facility. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and can involve wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, vibration, occasional fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and loud noise. The role requires standing, handling and moving materials, and lifting up to 100 pounds on occasion.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach; talk and hear; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the safety, quality, and efficiency of the Vboard machine and crew.
Operate the Vboard machine effectively and efficiently to maintain production goals.
Provide leadership to and coordinate the crew.
Lead communications with the crew and plant leadership.
Support and lead training efforts.
Maintain proficiency in all areas of the Vboard machine and perform all Vboard duties satisfactorily.
Meet performance metrics.
Document and communicate information in the glass wall.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement and communicate opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist with all phases of machine and department operation as needed for breaks, changes, or special projects.
Keep up to date with ongoing machine improvements.
Maintain cleanliness to support personnel safety.
Promote lean thinking, sustain improvements, and motivate the crew to pursue further improvements.
Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager on daily work schedules, machine staffing, and upcoming order changes.
Ensure safety guidelines are followed and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries to supervision.
Ensure good communication between shifts.
Meet customer and Laminations specifications for quality, accuracy, and efficiency; comply with plant safety rules and procedures; provide accurate, timely reports; and maintain effective working relationships.