Lead Operator IM -hour shift; night

About Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:

WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. The company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation™.

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We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

The Operator – Lead is responsible for supporting and coordinating day-to-day management of operators and relief operators, ensuring safe work practices, ensuring quality products, and controlling inventory within assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the assigned cells and work areas as well as other priorities as set forth by the Injection Molding Supervisor.

This position reports directly to and will receive directions from the Injection Molding Assistant Supervisor. The primary responsibility of an Operator – Lead is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties daily which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Ensure Molder Operator assignments are filled at the start of the shift.
• Assigns Molder Operator task based off daily workload.
  • Carton Palletizing
  • Cleaning Assignments
  • Breaking co-workers
  • Training
  • Replenishing materials needed such as boxes.
  • Etc.
• Pulls work orders and tracks completions
• Ensures work instructions, quality documentation, tools, and materials necessary to perform operator duties are provided and used accurately.
• Ensure job labels are available at beginning of shift or start of job. (Capable of printing job labels)
• Responsible for all Microsoft AX transfers ensuring inventory accuracy
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all established safety guidelines and 5S
  • 5S Leader for Cell
    • Implementation
    • Responsible for enforcement or adherence (Follows escalation process for non-compliance)
    • Perform routine audits
• Maintains quality in cells by establishing and enforcing organization standards (Follows escalation process)
  • Ensures line clearance completion and accuracy
  • Ensures 15 Minute Checks are complete and accurate by Operators
  • Performs 1 hour check for appearance, gauging, and correct label/quantity
  • Communicates and escalates all non-conformities
  • Ensures hold parts are delivered to the Quality Hold Area
• Ensure cartons of product are placed on correct pallet
• Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement Projects
• Timely completion of shift reports and other documentation as required.
• Communicate effectively with off-going and on-coming shifts to understand the status of each job order.
• Drives daily communication between off-going and on-coming shift Molder Operators to ensure 5s checklist is complete and accurate, job status, quality issues, and on-going concerns.

• Supports a culture of excellence (visible leadership)
• Drives achievement of Daily Performance Goals
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel as needed
• Supports compliance with established policies and procedures
• Supports training initiatives and tracks progress
  • Provides feedback to personnel on any gaps or deficiencies
• Re-assignment of Molder Operator job duties when machines are down or changing over
• Escalates…