We are seeking a skilled Production Operator III Lead to join our team here in Grand Rapids. The Production Operator III Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125yearold company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design manufacture and distribution of functional hardware office and healthcare ergonomics and storagerelated components for original equipment manufacturers specialty distributors hardware chains and major home centers.
Open Positions:
- 3rd Shift: 11:00pm7:30am) $22.00/hr $2.00 shift premium
- Overtime Opportunities Available
Whats In It For You
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What Will You Get To Do:
- Demonstrate competency and willingness to operate multiple areas
- Responsible for training Production Operator Is Operator IIs and transfers
- Participate in Kaizen events problem solving teams and improvement projects as available
- Ensure data collection is accurate and complete
- Communicate with Planning Quality Manufacturing Engineering and Supervision with emphasis on communication and schedule attainment
- Respond to Machine Errors and resolve issues perform advanced functions with specialized equipment.
- Responsible for making decisions on team member assignments and responsibilities moving team to productive areas during downtime periods
- Responsible for improving workplace organization & 5S initiatives
- Responsible for solving complex quality issues and containing product within department
- Continuous improvement leader and initiates continuous improvement ideas
- Ensures safe work environment proficient in advanced safety procedures such as lockout etc.
- Other duties as assigned
What Will You Bring:
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge in an ERP system like Oracle
- Highly analytical with strong troubleshooting skills capable of diagnosing and correcting complex faults and downtime; Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with team and with individuals at all levels