About this role
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for monitoring Machine Operators, Line Workers and setting up and operating various production machines to ensure the line is on schedule, within quality standards, and according to company and/or customer specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
- Safely operate production equipment to specifications and ensure safe production line operations
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment for defects or malfunctions
- Observe work and monitor machine specifications to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
- Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
- Ensure individuals on assigned shift are meeting productivity and quality expectations
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled products to standards
- Regulate machine flow, speed, and temperature
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
- Perform preventative maintenance as required
- Train coworkers
- Understand and accurately complete all necessary documentation
- Create and maintain department related guidelines and standard operating procedures
- Coach employee behaviors, provide recommendations for employee advancement, and contribute to employee evaluations
- Coordinate and facilitate processes and procedures across departments
- In absence of the Operations Assistant, perform the quality review of batch records; Operations and/or Quality Manager notification is required regarding final product failures
- Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve)
- Firm understanding and compliance with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices
- Ensure employees are adhering to company’s Health and Safety procedures and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
- Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower team
- High ethical standards
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
- Detail oriented
- Ability to identify problems when they arise, define the issue, identify the root cause, and find practical and viable solutions
- Team player
- Intermediate level mechanical aptitude
- Intermediate level troubleshooting skills on moderate equipment issues
- Entry level computer literacy
- Mathematical aptitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Strong understanding of weights and measures
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma/GED required
- A minimum of 1+ years’ of management and/or leadership experience preferred
- A minimum of 2+ years’ of experience in a relatable field preferred
- Experience with ERP software preferred
- Experience with a wide variety of measuring instruments and product development preferred
- Experience with business process improvement teams and initiatives preferred
- Knowledge of GMP’s, OSHA rules and regulations preferred
- Knowledge of material inspection methods and techniques preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit an average of less than 1 hour per day
- Stand an average of 10 to 11 hours per day
- Walk an average of 6 to 7 hours per day
- Required Movements:
Bend/Stoop: Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- Reach above shoulder level: Occasionally (1 to 4 times per hour)
- Pushing: Occasionally (1 to 4 times per hour)
- Weight Carried:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- 11 to 30 lbs: Occasionally (1 to 4 times per hour)
- 31 to 50 lbs: Occasionally (1 to 4 times per hour)
- Weight Lifted:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- 11 to 30 lbs: Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- 31 to 50 lbs: Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
Simple/light grasping (both hands): Occasionally (1 to 4 times per hour)
- Firm/strong grasping (both hands): Frequently 5 to 24 times per hour)
- Fine dexterity (both hands): Frequently (5 to 24 times per hour)
- Job requires being around moving machinery and equipment
- Job requires wearing personal protective equipment as necessary
- Personal Protective Equipment Required:
Ear protection for noise as necessary
- Safety glasses when in required areas
- Slip resistant shoes
- Potential Physical Exposures:
Noise