Lead Machine Operator

Lead Machine Operator

Apply advanced machine operating expertise to perform a wide variety of machine operation duties and assist in maintaining department efficiencies at maximum output levels. Work with supervisor and support all assigned personnel and materials, resources and equipment requirements during respective shift. While performing the duties listed below, the lead is required to spend 85% of time on the floor.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Provide lead support over machine operations within the plant that may span multiple departments, production lines, processes and/or technologies
• Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary
• Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate information is reported, and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in
• Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications
• Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals
• Perform processes in SAP as required
• Track and maintain appropriate documentation
• Create, compile, and deliver required reports
• Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements
• Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives
• Complete root cause analysis and recommend solutions
• Recommend work procedures, evaluate experimental procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production
• Apply advanced, complex troubleshooting
• May also perform one or more of the following:
• Set up, start, adjust, test, calibrate, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down process equipment
• Set up operators daily to make sure all lines are properly covered
• Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime
• Conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary
• Check all products and/or materials in the department to ensure quality product is being produced and appropriate inventory levels are being maintained
• Familiar with and able to perform general preventive maintenance on equipment. Notify and collaborate with maintenance department as required

Core Skills and

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• At least one (1) year of related machine operating experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge operating specialized machines
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency…