Production Worker, Lead (bi-lingual)

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitates safe, productive, and quality-driven operations within the assigned department. Will train as a machine operator/assembler. May fill in as an operator/assembler occasionally. Will help with training of new hires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Serves as the right hand to the supervisor

· Leads the production team, providing a good example for others

· Mentors and motivates team members

· Assists in maximizing individual and group productivity

· Makes basic decisions regarding product flow, routine production functions and use of resources

· May perform daily process audits

· Trains staff; Ensures operators are proficient in performing required tasks

· Ensures that all team members have appropriate, well-functioning tools for their jobs

· Monitors operational processes; Performs quality checks on parts; Monitors the team's performance in terms of efficiency and quality

· Champions continuous improvement/ISO/quality efforts

· Troubleshoots fundamental departmental operations; Assumes a common-sense approach to problem solving

· Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers

· Fosters positive, productive working relationships among team members

· Monitors individual team members to identify challenges; Addresses through additional training and demonstration

· Develops the team to ensure it consistently performs at the required level

· Serves as the communication link between the front-line employees and supervisor; Frequently reports progress and issues to supervisor; Disseminates pertinent and timely information

· Enforces all safety and process standards; Relays safety violations to supervisor

· Fills in for supervisor when (s)he is away from the department

· Demonstrates knowledge of all hands-on duties related to department

· Performs hands-on production; Assists in performing hands-on production; Relieves operators for breaks

· Trains new employees and employees with newly assigned duties

· Assists supervisor with process improvements and development initiatives

· Provides input to supervisor regarding employees’ performance

· Consistently enforces company policies, safety standards, quality standards, and SOPs

· Participates in 6S program efforts

· Performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· Bi-lingual in Spanish and English

· Competency in basic math including decimals and fractions required

· Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) required

· Minimum of 1 year production experience with the Molding Department or in a similar plastics/rotomolding role

· Ability to skillfully perform all jobs within the department

COMPETENCIES

· Technical capacity; ability to anticipate and avoid production issues

· Consistently displays a positive attitude

· Effective organizational and time management skills

· Ability to effectively train others

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Detail oriented

· Functions as a problem solver; resolves issues by using all available resources

· Possesses strong sense of urgency; demonstrates great initiative

· Acts as a team player/team builder; works with other shifts to improve operations

· Ability to read and interpret technical data packages (TDPs)

· Superior attendance record; is consistently at work; arrives on time; works entire shift

· Consistently meets 6S and audit goals

· Multi-tasker; adjusts priorities

· Dependability: Follows instructions; responds well to direction; keeps commitments

· Accountability: Ensures all duties are taken care of; takes responsibility for own actions

· Adaptability: Adapts to changes; is open to new ideas; adjusts plans to meet changing needs; handles pressure

· Teamwork: Puts success of team above own interests; balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; able to build/support morale and group commitments to goals; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks out ways to improve and increase quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

· Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner

· Organizational support: Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values

· Safety: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions/situations; uses equipment and material properly

· Technical Skills: Assess own strengths and weaknesses realistically; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Moving mechanical parts

· Moderate noise level

· Possible exposure to fumes and airborne particles

· Warm during summer months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly-changing work environment

· Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls

· Physically capable of accessing/moving through all areas of the plant; Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people

· Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds, and rarely up to 75 pounds

· Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus