Manufacturing Operations & CI Assistant

• Responsible for the continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the elimination of waste from our production processes.

• Undertake projects that promote continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal workflow and contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

• Support daily production and planning

• Attend daily production meetings

• Report on critical items and any shortages of supplies that need attention or will impact production

• Conduct audits place orders as needed

• Conduct 6S audits as assigned to ensure 6S standards are being maintained and identify areas for improvement.

• Conduct audits and inventory counts of shop supplies

• Conduct daily WIP counts

• Conduct air and gas counts

• Conduct chemical counts

• Conduct Recycle Cap counts (module cap transferred between plants)

• Complete Auto-ship and Konrady inventory

• Order shop supplies utilizing both the auto-ship and standard shop supplier tracker

• Complete and update the Chem logs

• Collect/consolidate and enter JDE production data and weekly purge amounts

• Conduct SLIM bottle cycle counts

• Conduct Blast Cap inventory and complete system adjustments as needed

• Conduct NSD and SD calibration verification of Press side tools

• Conduct VBA bottle cycle counts

• Compile and publish shelf-life review and report

• Compile and send out reports for calibration needs

• Compile and complete end of month purge data

• Maintain shop supplies and cabinets

• Audit incoming shop supplies to BOL

• Put away all shop supplies

• Maintain shop supply cabinets

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
• 2+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Experience involving tool management, 6S or continuous improvement project support.
• Good communication skills and be able to work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Able to read and interpret production documents and train others in their use
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Visio and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic understanding of maintenance and equipment installation processes
• Experience working with a business inventory system desirable.

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Hard Skills

• 6S
• tool management
• continuous improvement
• inventory management
• production data entry
• calibration verification
• WIP counts
• chemical counts
• audit processes
• shelf-life review

Soft Skills

• detail oriented
• multi-tasking
• communication skills
• organizational skills
• ability to train others
• ability to work with all levels
• problem-solving
• time management
• adaptability
• team collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School diploma
• GED