Senior Operations Technician

MSD•Baton Rouge, LA

16d

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as team leader of members in the production area to achieve production and delivery objectives. Responsible for coordinating the activities of machine operators, assist in promoting a safe and productive work environment to meet and exceed production department goals and objectives, running a laser/ink jet machine, labeling and packaging products while maintaining quality and safety standards. Ensures that Safety culture is embedded in the day-to-day work as a first priority. Responsible for ensuring that production of scheduled orders, labeling and packaging operations are completed efficiently, safely, and that the product conforms to quality standards. Ensures that all production workstations tasks are being performed in an efficient manner on a timely basis with the desired quality. Talent management such us compensation planning, performance evaluation and talent growth framework. Responsible for time and attendance records in ADP, approve timecards for payroll, track vacation, sick leave, and any other employee leave approved by Sedgwick and using correct pay code. Controls and plans employee overtime. Works with Maintenance Supervisor and Warehousing Personnel to ensure all production and mechanical needs are met for timely production of quality products. Responsible for ensuring that all packaging is available and correct. Responsible for QC inspections of finish product when work is completed and take action to prevent any quality issues. Responsible for Tier 1 & 2 attendance and documenting metrics to include but not limited to the following: downtime, attendance, quality, OEE, safety, waste, OTD, and inspections. Follows established conduct, procedures and safety rules for the area and ensures that assigned machine operators do the same. Responsible for knowing all safety requirements for each direct report and all operations as it relates to their job functions and equipment. Responsible for proper use of equipment and reports any malfunctions to the Maintenance Supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Read and interpret SOPs for production area and assist operators with training and implementation. Watch for and take prompt action, including shutting down the workstation temporarily, as operational malfunctions are seen. Using the appropriate decision making to ensure the highest quality of production. When the workstation is shut down, prompt action will be taken to secure help in problem solving and root cause analysis to minimize downtime. This is obtained by having the proper knowledge for problem solving and troubleshooting.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent required.
Three (3)+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, operations environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office products, Excel knowledge required.
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, 2 years of experience with SAP a plus.
Accountability
Assembly Operations
Corrective Maintenance
Efficiency Management
Environmental Health And Safety
Equipment Maintenance
Facility Maintenance
Inventory Management
Machinery Operation
Maintenance Management
Maintenance Troubleshooting
Manufacturing Quality Control
Material Supply Management
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
Operations Management
Packaging Operations
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Preventive Action
Preventive Maintenance
Process Improvements
Production Efficiencies
Production Management
Production Operations
Production Scheduling

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Bi-Lingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as team leader of members in the production area to achieve production and delivery objectives.
Coordinate the activities of machine operators.
Assist in promoting a safe and productive work environment to meet and exceed production department goals and objectives.
Run a laser/ink jet machine.
Label and package products while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Ensure that Safety culture is embedded in the day-to-day work as a first priority.
Ensure that production of scheduled orders, labeling and packaging operations are completed efficiently, safely, and that the product conforms to quality standards.
Ensure that all production workstations tasks are being performed in an efficient manner on a timely basis with the desired quality.
Talent management such us compensation planning, performance evaluation and talent growth framework.
Responsible for time and attendance records in ADP, approve timecards for payroll, track vacation, sick leave, and any other employee leave approved by Sedgwick and using correct pay code.
Controls and plans employee overtime.
Works with Maintenance Supervisor and Warehousing Personnel to ensure all production and mechanical needs are met for timely production of quality products.
Responsible for ensuring that all packaging is available and correct.
Responsible for QC inspections of finish product when work is completed and take action to prevent any quality issues.
Responsible for Tier 1 & 2 attendance and documenting metrics to include but not limited to the following: downtime, attendance, quality, OEE, safety, waste, OTD, and inspections.
Follows established conduct, procedures and safety rules for the area and ensures that assigned machine operators do the same.
Responsible for knowing all safety requirements for each direct report and all operations as it relates to their job functions and equipment.
Responsible for proper use of equipment and reports any malfunctions to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Read and interpret SOPs for production area and assist operators with training and implementation.
Watch for and take prompt action, including shutting down the workstation temporarily, as operational malfunctions are seen.
Using the appropriate decision making to ensure the highest quality of production.
When the workstation is shut down, prompt action will be taken to secure help in problem solving and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.