Process Specialist

Job-ID: 14153; Location(s): McPherson, KS

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Leadership

• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.

• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.

• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Production

• Completes changeover of machines for production runs.

• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.

• Relieves operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.

• Maintains set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.

• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.

• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.

• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.

• Answers equipment alarms.

• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

• Ensures efficient production to help ensure the achievement of production scrap and OEE goals.

• Safely and efficiently shuts down equipment.

• Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.

• Assists in scheduling production.

• Communicate any scheduling concerns with leadership and work to resolve any discrepancies.

• Balance the production schedule with available resources to ensure timely production and the achievement of on-time production goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.

• Assists in presenting production information to managers and directors on a regular basis via production boards.

• Drives improvements in production through Viega's continuous improvement process.

• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.

• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

• Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.

• Capable of performing preventative maintenance on all tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual and dimensional inspection and complete assembly.

• Must be able to identify, assess root cause, communicate and recommend solutions to any tooling wear or damage.

Administrative

• Perform high level administrative tasks including researching equipment, developing investment proposals, formally communicating with vendors and director level leadership, project management, etc.

• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.

• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.

• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.

• Ensures team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Provides input to leadership for performance reviews. Advises of any issues or problems.

• Inputs production orders and confirmations in SAP.

• Helps maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.

• Creates work request forms for maintenance for upkeep of equipment and facilities

Quality and Recordkeeping

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.

• Update and maintain necessary documentation.

Cleaning and Area Upkeep

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

• Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage work stations.

• Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of production area, machinery, tooling, etc.

• Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of companies' policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues

• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form

• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems

• Ability to comply with quality system procedures

• Proficient in MS Office suite

• Experience in SAP

• Good organizational skills

• Ability to work with little supervision

• Good communication skills

• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.

• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Education or equivalent

• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Previous Injection Molding experience required

• Experience with driving continuous improvement processes; developing, training and motivating other team members

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis - Kristi.Davis@viega.us -

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