3rd shift Production Team Lead/Machine Operator

Great Northern•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead/Machine Operator operates the Vboard machine and leads a crew in producing 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 work and staffing. The position is based at Great Northern Laminations’ Appleton, Wisconsin facility and is scheduled for third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. The Crew Leader supports training, machine operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role also helps with department operations as needed, keeps the work area clean, promotes lean practices, and communicates across shifts to support safe and effective production.

Requirements

High school diploma or 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 present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily and meet quality, accuracy, efficiency, safety, reporting, communication, and problem-solving expectations.
Regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Ensure 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 satisfactorily perform all Vboard duties.
Meet performance metrics and document and communicate information in the glass wall.
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement and communicate opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist with machine and department operations for breaks, changes, or special projects.
Stay up to date on machine improvements.
Maintain cleanliness to ensure personnel safety.
Promote lean thinking, sustain improvements, and motivate the crew to keep improving.
Work closely and communicate with the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager about daily 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.