Machine Operator - Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform hands-on production functions as a primary responsibility.

• Working knowledge of fixturing and assembly techniques

• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees in your team

• Ensure the team produces the highest quality product possible

• Shop floor scheduling to ensure timely completion of assignments

• Act as a communications hub for the team

• Be able to answer employee work questions

• Maintain a clean and safe workplace following 5S protocol

• Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas

• Train new team members / Coach existing team members

• Provide input in performance evaluations and appraisals

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities

• Interpretation of blueprints

• Proficient in the use of tools such as tape measures, levels, squares, manual and power tools, forklifts and cranes to assemble to stated requirements.

• Process inspection, certification, and documentation

• Work in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements

• Serves as liaison with Engineering, Sales, Management, and other departments as required.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to run all equipment within the department you are responsible for

• Complete understanding of the flow of materials, documentation, labor through department

• Ability to motivate others to meet schedule demands

• Proven leadership, verbal communications and interpersonal skills

• Time management, scheduling and prioritization skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and related management processes (FMEA, Lean, DMAIC, etc.)

• History of managing a team

• Participation or Leading of Kaizen activities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of ERP systems

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• External Applicants: 3-5 years of Machine Operator experience and 1 year experience as a Team Lead in a manufacturing environment

• Internal Applicants: minimum of 2 years with Phillips and Temro