Lead Machine Operator (RPS)

• For the Lead RPS Role: some of the Duties, Responsibilities and Job Function tasks are in addition to operating the defined standard number of production cells.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example supporting company values and principles.
• Have a high level of safety standards for self and others. Maintain and drive good safety practices, perform and ensure daily housekeeping duties are completed in your work area.

• Ability to set up, adjust, perform and troubleshoot manufacturing machinery, including HC-8A, HC-20, HC-11, PSG Slitters, HC-14, HC-16, HC-17, Desco top printers, Kase top printers, IM equipment and all auxiliary equipment to process materials or products that meet quality, quantity, and timing requirements by customers. 
• React to OOS conditions appropriately and consult the Help Chain with quality issues.
• Utilization of all quality tools including quality checks, attribute data, SPC, pareto charts, graphs, performance data, and calculations to monitor manufacturing process performance, and make proper adjustments as required.
• Drive and help provide support to maximize runtime in work area.
• Utilize skill set, filling in for others as needed, adjusting quickly to changes and providing support, assistance and training to other team members.
• Perform, optimize and drive changeovers, clean-outs, and order verifications in focused production area.
• Focus on utilization of OPEX Lead Daily Management tools in assigned work area.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

1. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with leading other Machine Operators in work area to drive positive safety, quality and production results.
• Fill in for Production Lead when necessary.

1. EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have exceptional mechanical skills at a level that enables the person in this role to operate the technical processes of the Closure Production Department and its related machinery, as well as to perform troubleshooting and problem solving for the processes.
• Must be aware of and address issues regarding safety and housekeeping.
• Must have the ability to operate an electric walkie and lift assist.
• Must be self-motivated and lead by example in all areas: procedures, policies, motivation, and attitude in our ever-changing environment
• Must accept the responsibilities and demands of training employees to meet production goals to a high degree of safety and quality standards.
• Must have good perception to inspect finished work and verify acceptability of product.  Must be able to transfer that knowledge to others.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to fill in for Team Leader.
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and receive passing status on all pre-employment requirements.

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts 4 on 4 off (7a-7p) or (7p-7a) with voluntary OT