Lead Operator - 2nd Shift
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are Techmer PM the worlds foremost materials design firm creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors original equipment manufacturers and product designers weve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable future-minded solutions.
We are currently seeking a Lead Operator for our Batavia Illinois facility. This position will be on the 2nd shift.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe operation of production lines within assigned bays. This role involves assisting with changeovers ensuring cleanliness and sanitation verifying start-up procedures monitoring finished products troubleshooting/problem solving and training new employees. Safety is the top priority in all operations and procedures
Key Responsibilities:
- Training and Safety
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed and that safety is prioritized in all operations.
- Changeovers and Clean Downs
- Assist with equipment changeovers to minimize downtime.
- Sign off on clean down checklists to ensure thorough sanitation and readiness for production.
- Resource Management
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and coordinate with maintenance and supervisor to correct any issues.
- Make sure all proper tools are available and usable at each workstation.
- Start-Up Verification
- Be present at the production lines during start-up.
- Verify that no contamination is present before the first box is packed.
- Quality Control
- Inspect finished boxes before they leave the bay to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Ensure all required samples are taken and documented.
- Packaging Compliance
- Verify that the correct packaging materials are used according to policies and procedures (P&P).
- Operational Oversight
- Monitor and support the production team to maintain consistent workflow.
- Address any operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of production activities clean down procedures and quality checks.
- Report any deviations or issues to the supervisor/manager.
- Ability to use D365 PTS and RF Scan Gun
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Ensure all information is transferred at shift change to ensure a smooth transition.
- Coordinate with lab and supervisor on items that may need corrected
- Attendance
- Must be present and punctual on all scheduled workdays.
- Coordinate all breaks and lunches for machine coverage
Core Competencies:
Deductive Reasoning-- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Mathematical Reasoning-- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Problem Sensitivity-- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problem.
Inductive Reasoning-- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression-- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Visualization-- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Reading Comprehension-- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking-- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving-- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making-- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Systems Analysis-- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions operations and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation-- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management-- Managing ones own time and the time of others.
Mathematics-- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years experience in extrusion machine operating and mixing
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Materials Design InnovationWe are a global leader in materials design solutions working with brands across the world. With more than 40 years of experience, we ... Read More
