RXD Operator

Fujifilm

Job Location:

New Castle, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Overview

GENERAL PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to manufacture RxD dispersions at the COUS site.

The Production Operator must be responsible to perform all manufacturing activities within all EHS quality and corporate guidelines on a right-first-time basis. The operator is independently responsible for manufacturing activities and priorities following all appropriate training programs complying with all documentation within the department (i.e. SOPs process logs) and effectively communicating with other operators as well as supervision and other addition the Production Operator will perform routine manufacturing cleanouts and equipment changeovers monitor in process and post batch data and operate the process control systems to effectively run the plant. A strong understanding of the process chemistry and equipment including potential problem analysis is critical to ensuring high quality dispersion is produced in a safe and cost effective manner.

The Production Operator accomplishes these goals while striving to maintain an atmosphere of involvement continuous improvement EHS and right-first-time manufacture within the operations team. This position reports to the Work Station Manager for RxD.

The Production Operators will work rotating shifts to support 24/7 addition to the listed responsibilities the position may be required to perform other duties upon request from management.

ABOUT FUJIFILM

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2014 Japans pioneering photographic film maker FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare graphic arts optical devices highly functional materials and other high technology products. We use leading-edge proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture science technology and industry as well as improved health and environmental protection in society.

Anchored by an open fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge proprietary technologies FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants Inc. is part of FUJIFILMs Ink Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc. FFIC Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle DE where aqueous dyes RxD and inks are made to support the InkJet digital printing market.

Company Overview

If youre ready to think ink FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilms global Ink Solutions Group we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes pigment dispersions and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging commercial printing and displays. Were driven by creativity and a dedication to quality and were looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If youre ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact lets make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle Delaware a lively town with rich history open parks museums and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: Description

KEY RESULT AREAS/DELIVERABLES

Key deliverables for the position include the following:

Safely operate the production unit in compliance with site company and regulatory requirements.
Effectively work with the rest of the manufacturing team to deliver business objectives and targets.
Monitor operational performance to maintain or improve quality cost and productivity.
Routinely participate in Continuous Improvement and particularly 5S in normal operations practices. Ensure personal compliance with all training and support other members of the team in doing so.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and help keep them up to date and accurate through effectively communicating operator comments and input.
Follow the companys adopted Quality Safety and Environmental management systems and procedures.
Work with the entire manufacturing team to uphold the pillars of Operational Discipline: Questioning Attitude Level of Knowledge Forceful Watch Team Backup Formality Integrity

Safe production with no incidents or accidents

Demonstrate a high regard for your own personal safety and the safety of others.
Ensure full compliance with all EHS procedures and policies to deliver compliance with regulatory and site requirements. Follow procedures to ensure compliance with hazard study controls.
Be responsible for individual and team safety performance. Understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and respond to anything that requires action.
Log and participate in investigating any near misses or incidents to support identifying root cause and opportunities for improvement working within established systems.
Ensure compliance with ISO 14001.
It is strongly encouraged to be trained as Emergency Coordinator / Contact onsite to handle emergency situations (injuries spills fires etc.).

Delivery of agreed volume

Be flexible and responsive to help ensure sufficient level of resource is in place at all times to deliver required production
Stay fully trained and validated in all areas of operations. Follow defined training paths and take initiative to seek additional training.
Participate as needed during plant outages to accomplish production maintenance tasks PMs and projects.
Identify and communicate daily plant maintenance needs to maintain a safe efficient operation by submitting work orders as needed for repairs and maintenance.
Participate in the Continuous Improvement program to bring forward suggestions to improve and optimize the production process.
Follow the production schedule to deliver on time and in full product in a right first time manner.

Manufacture right first time to correct quality

Participate in the investigation of any quality near misses or failures identifying root cause and opportunities for improvement. Implement follow up actions as required.
Assist in review of technical issues contributing where possible to improve overall performance of processes and plant. Especially contribute manufacturing observations that may be relevant to troubleshooting identifying root causes and solving problems.
Manufacture to high standards to ensure customer product requirements are achieved and Customer Satisfaction is maintained.
Follow procedures and pay attention to detail to provide error-free operation and batch production.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and all site QA policies.
Maintain compliance with GMP manufacturing policies.

Manufacture to agreed cost

Report any issues with unit equipment to key functions for action to help maintain efficient operation.
Understand key manufacturing costs to help stay within Cost Center budgets.
Actively identify opportunities to improve plant performance reduce waste or reduce costs through participation in the CI program.
Minimize waste of raw materials utilities and finished product by following established SOPs and guidelines.
Report accurate consumptions of materials.

Production Operations Teamwork

Foster teamwork as well as ensuring individual accountability.
Comply with FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants Inc. policies procedures and management directives.
Provide input for your personal development goals and training desires.
Appropriately manage all personal leave to support production while offering little to no interruption to full manufacturing coverage.
Communicate in an open fair and respectful manner at all times with peers supervision and other functions on or off site

EXPERIENCE

Essential

2-5 yrs manufacturing experience preferably within a chemical environment
Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and correctly.
Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
Experience using Standard Work Processes along with Operational Discipline Principles
Good understanding of GMP with regard to printing ink and dispersion manufacturing
Solid basis of knowledge in Continuous Improvement tools and problem solving
Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions.
Effectively manage conflict be continuously alert proactive and capable of responding to any problems that occur within the range of responsibility. This includes prompt & effective action in abnormal situations to minimize product loss or personal injury.
Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by the process instructions to ensure accurate additions of raw materials.
Ability to learn and effectively use automation systems such as PLC HMI panels etc to operate the process.
Basic knowledge of MS Office and other computer tools for word processing spreadsheets and other computer based tasks

Desirable

Understanding of Quality Systems and ISO registrations
Batch production experience
Process control and HMI usage familiarity
Experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps filters mills centrifuge packout equipment

CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Takes accountability for the assigned work area. Must be able to work independently on nights or weekends or other times when supervision is not present.
Analytical Thinking/Critical Information Seeking - Organizes work in a logical way understand process control data seeks support as needed in analyzing a situation or making a decision. Strong problem solving skills.
Results orientation and concern for standards using data and processes to achieve high quality on-time manufacture while maintaining relevant KPIs
Thoroughness and attention to detail in completing work and achieving accuracy
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Self-motivated independent individual who performs effectively under conditions of heavy workload and change
Well-organized highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Determines what needs to be done and takes action when necessary especially when working independently
Takes direction from supervision and constantly seeks to improve
Maintains high standards of housekeeping and holds other team members to the same standard
Conducts oneself with a high level of integrity and makes good decisions
Capability to learn all aspects of the production unit operations including equipment process key parameters and basic chemistry hazards process control computer interfaces etc in order to effectively operate and troubleshoot
Flexibility and understanding of shifting priorities and schedules

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().

Position OverviewGENERAL PURPOSEThe primary purpose of this position is to manufacture RxD dispersions at the COUS site.The Production Operator must be responsible to perform all manufacturing activities within all EHS quality and corporate guidelines on a right-first-time basis. The operator is ind...