Production - 1st shift Team Lead/Machine Operator

Great Northern•Allentown, PA

76d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Direct the first-shift crew to produce quality products at rates and standards aligned with the company’s goals for cost-effective, top-quality production. The role is responsible for the safety, quality, and efficiency of the Vboard machine and crew, while operating the machine, coordinating crew activities, supporting training, and communicating with crew and plant leadership. The operator must be proficient in all areas of the Vboard machine, meet performance metrics, document and communicate results, and perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment. The position supports continuous improvement, lean thinking, and sustained improvements in machine and department operations. It may assist with breaks, changes, and special projects, keep current on machine improvements, and maintain cleanliness to support personnel safety. The role works closely with the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager on daily schedules, machine staffing, and order changes, and supports communication between shifts. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration; and occasional exposure to elevated or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. Noise can be loud at times. The role requires standing, frequent walking and stooping or kneeling, handling and reaching, and lifting loads up to 100 pounds on occasion.

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; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform 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 carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily and meet quality, accuracy, efficiency, safety, communication, reporting, problem-solving, and workplace relationship expectations.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Direct the first-shift crew to produce quality products at company production rates and standards.
Ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of the Vboard machine and crew.
Operate the Vboard machine effectively and efficiently to meet production goals.
Provide crew leadership and coordinate crew activities.
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 and document and communicate results 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 during breaks, changes, or special projects as needed.
Keep up to date with ongoing machine improvements.
Maintain cleanliness to ensure personnel safety.
Promote lean thinking, sustain improvements, and motivate the crew to pursue further improvements.
Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager regarding the daily work schedule, 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.