Senior Operator (2nd Shift)

Aspen Surgical•Caledonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In This Position, You Will Have the Opportunity To Change over machine configurations to include Form Fill Seal Packaging machines and Automated Assembly Machines Perform minor machine adjustments related to changeovers and set ups as required Keep turnover notes and data for other Senior Operators and Manufacturing Technicians Perform simple Preventive Maintenance tasks for work area according to Periodic Maintenance schedule and properly records information in Periodic Maintenance logs As needed, assemble, inspect and package product per work instructions Work on production lines approximately 80% of time to produce products Effectively teach and train operators to new work instructions Must have knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools Lead by example to promote and inspire team to excel in exceeding production rates of quality products Perform ERP system (IFS) and traveler activities per work instruction: component traceability, label verification, quantity produced, scrap, package seal integrity, equipment or testing verification and line clearance Complete paperwork accurately with no errors and shows co-workers how to initiate and complete paperwork Troubleshoot systems for issues in manufacturing Liaison between operations and maintenance, decides when a Manufacturing Technician should be called Maintain proper machine operations throughout manufacturing of orders Identify ways to reduce change over times and reports suggestions to Supervisor Listen actively and takes direction from Supervisor regarding daily work priorities Communicate professionally to teammates when updates are needed in regards to work priorities Motivate team through verbal and physical acceptance of changes Maintain 5S work environment and ensures order is restored in work area at end of each shift Follow Aspen Surgical safety guidelines and procedures when and where required Proactively participates in Kaizen events and creating a continuous improvement culture Rotate and learn new cells and skills as requests to meet customer demands and personal development goals Utilize downtime properly Maintain and displays strong attendance habits by being present and on time Overtime and weekend work frequently required

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of 12 months experience in a manufacturing facility or equivalent
Proficient in verbal and written communication
Demonstrate proficient computer skills to maintain accurate and efficient data entry into systems
Ability to foster team work environment through leadership and professional communication skills
Good mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems
Display overall team player attitude
Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools

Nice To Haves

Additional certification level education or Associates degree a plus

Responsibilities

Change over machine configurations to include Form Fill Seal Packaging machines and Automated Assembly Machines
Perform minor machine adjustments related to changeovers and set ups as required
Keep turnover notes and data for other Senior Operators and Manufacturing Technicians
Perform simple Preventive Maintenance tasks for work area according to Periodic Maintenance schedule and properly records information in Periodic Maintenance logs
As needed, assemble, inspect and package product per work instructions
Work on production lines approximately 80% of time to produce products
Effectively teach and train operators to new work instructions
Lead by example to promote and inspire team to excel in exceeding production rates of quality products
Perform ERP system (IFS) and traveler activities per work instruction: component traceability, label verification, quantity produced, scrap, package seal integrity, equipment or testing verification and line clearance
Complete paperwork accurately with no errors and shows co-workers how to initiate and complete paperwork
Troubleshoot systems for issues in manufacturing
Liaison between operations and maintenance, decides when a Manufacturing Technician should be called
Maintain proper machine operations throughout manufacturing of orders
Identify ways to reduce change over times and reports suggestions to Supervisor
Listen actively and takes direction from Supervisor regarding daily work priorities
Communicate professionally to teammates when updates are needed in regards to work priorities
Motivate team through verbal and physical acceptance of changes
Maintain 5S work environment and ensures order is restored in work area at end of each shift
Follow Aspen Surgical safety guidelines and procedures when and where required
Proactively participates in Kaizen events and creating a continuous improvement culture
Rotate and learn new cells and skills as requests to meet customer demands and personal development goals
Utilize downtime properly
Maintain and displays strong attendance habits by being present and on time