Lead Production Technician

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Full-time Regular Manual Labor Whitestown, IN, US

Lead Production Technician performs duties in all areas of operations to produce PTS products, using progressive skills and knowledge of the manufacturing process. This position requires the ability to document the manufacturing process to meet all standards for product safety, quality, and efficiency. In this position you are responsible for monitoring production to ensure that the device conforms to its specifications.

This position will also ensure all Quality System Work Instructions (WI’s) are accurate and that their crew is trained on and following them when performing their job functions.

• Ensure production area is safe to work in and has necessary inventories and tools to keep production running.
• Complete daily assigned tasks to meet production volume, quality levels, and schedule.
• Prepare and Assemble product according to established work instructions.
• Apply company policies and work instructions procedures to complete assignments.
• Treat peers and supervisors with respect.
• Be a team member in the assembly of PTS products.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Sr. Supervisor, or Production Manager
• Can Set-up, operate, and train others on ALL manufacturing equipment or work centers in their department.
• Manages the set-up, operation, and training of others in multiple complex manufacturing equipment with the Supervisor and Tech III.
• Conduct quality inspections on finished products and input materials for quality and adherence to PTS specifications.
• Masterfully understands their primary department but can work in other departments as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepare and verify materials to be used as issued to work orders.
• Takes ownership and provides considerable contributions to meet production goals and criteria for equipment yield and efficiencies to meet the production schedule.
• Understands the process flow between various process steps and can provide input on areas of improvement to increase efficiency. In charge of training and developing technicians to better understand the process flow.
• Has great investigation skills and executes basic troubleshooting on equipment and workstations before notifying maintenance or Teir III Technician.
• Manages progress of production metrics and takes action when an issue arises.
• Complete accurate production paperwork including start and end-run time, number of units produced, and total quantity completed, forms, work orders, batch records, and reports.

• Possess strong abilities to learn as well as being able to train and teach all employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Management to be able to accurately explain downtime problems/issues.
• Monitors all machines of their department and manages the resolution of problems.
• Oversees the completion of all in-process inspection of components and assemblies to verify quality conformance.
• Oversees the completion of cleaning and maintaining equipment and the work area as needed.
• Recognize any minor issues with the equipment and any affiliated documentation and take appropriate corrective action within scope.
• Demonstrates dedication and flexibility to ensure production runs smoothly.
• Possess the ability to effectively type e-mails, QT9 items, work instruction updates, and other various items as needed by supervisor.
• Provide continuous leadership while working in a team environment.
• Report causes of process and/or documentation and assist or coordinate resolutions.
• Leads shift changes, lot changes, and start-ups.

• Ability to lift approximately 25lbs.
• This position may require irregular and extended hours of work, so the person hired must be capable of meeting the varied work hours.
• Understands Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Must be a team player and leader.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and managers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to solve basic math problems

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience in Manufacturing in the medical device,…