Production Technician

Pepsico • Nashville, TN

9d • $30

About The Position

The Production Technician takes a lead role in maintaining and improving the performance of all equipment throughout the plant. Position collaborates with people across departments, functions, and levels. Position utilizes strong communication, analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to drive continuous improvement and quickly resolve issues.

Requirements

• Certified to operate equipment
• Certified to operate equipment that requires a change-over
• Needs maintenance and operator qualifications, Mechanical aptitude/ lift 50 pounds ect.

Responsibilities

• Become the plant expert on the overall operation and performance of equipment, including ongoing operation, changeovers, and sanitation of equipment.
• Function as trainer, coach, and mentor to employees operating equipment on all lines across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot issues (minor stops, defects, breakdowns) impairing Production Line 's ability to meet Targeted TE (True Efficiency) goals and work with front line operators and supervision to develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve ongoing issues.
• Review CIL standards, Centerline standards and compliance daily and work with Production Supervisor to develop action plans to immediately address gaps.
• Review and revise SOPs (Safety, Operation, Quality, Sanitation) as needed.
• Assist other Technicians and Support with PM events and emergency repairs as needed.
• Assist other Technicians in changeovers and work as an RCO (Rapid Changeover) resource to improve on time to complete package and flavor changeovers.
• Attend performance review meetings and communicate downtime issues along with SRC (Simple Root Cause) and corrective action.
• Work with Maintenance to identify and audit equipment spare parts requirements.
• Provide Technical Support for Line TPM Teams by attending NWT and/or DDE/Drumbeat events.
• Support equipment operations by completing basic AM and/or PM activities.
• Support equipment rebuild operations and package/product innovation.
• Conduct group trainings as needed
• Operate various equipment as needed
• Participate on the Organizational Capability (OC) Team
• Utilize basic understanding of drives, lubricant, and fasteners when troubleshooting and performing tasks.
• Abide by all safety regulations and wear all necessary and required PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees