Production Team Lead (Day & Night Shift Openings)

Job purpose

To coordinate activities of other operators to achieve, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual target outputs. Able to lead production shifts by filling roles from operator to Group Leader (during absences).

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead/give direction to a team to achieve volume and yield targets (one machine)
• Analyze source of problems and implement proper countermeasures
• Communicate effectively across teams, staff, and management
• Perform all coating operator job functions
• Prepare production reports (handwritten and computer data entry)
• Train Operators
• OSHA HazWop course/ability to respond to emergencies
• Assume group leader responsibilities in the absence or unavailability of the group leader.
• Take active role in quality control activities:
• Generate Initial Process Inspection data and records
• Act on all non-conformances found
• Report any discrepancies to management and/or QA
• Actively participate in all improvement plans such as 5S, and kaizen.
• Coordinate and monitor the flow of raw materials in and out of production.
• Coordinate and monitor the flow of WIP and finished goods.
• Coordinate and assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Perform inspections and monitoring of all production activities and ensure safety of the operation.
• Ensure team member transactions and paperwork are properly completed and maintained.
• Assist with/complete end of shift reporting, and data collection.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high performance as an operator (1 year), or previous experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in chemical mixing/blending operations preferred. 
• Excellent attendance and communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
• Proven Decision-Making Skills and analytical skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Must be able to operate appropriate test equipment and react to the readings generated or displayed on monitors, gauges, panels or sensors. Must be able to use and read instruments including. micrometers, microscope, light table, hand tools and other specialized equipment used in Print Media coating.
• Perform mathematical calculations including percentages, multiplication and division.  
• Operate a personal computer (PC) and software relevant to the job.
• Must be able to work in a team based, high stress production environment. 
• Must have adequate vision to inspect product for small defects and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time and prioritize appropriately.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will direct work assignments and communicate with the GL/supervisor regarding team members’ performance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit/stand/walk for at least 12 hours at a time
• Must be able to push/pull/lift at least 45lbs. individually and 50 lbs. with the help of a team member
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, or crawl to get between or under machinery.
• Abilit to use a computer and other office equipment such as printers, copiers, postage machines, etc. 

Safety Requirements

• Ability to wear required PPE (including safety glasses, gloves (nitrile, canvas, etc.) hearing protection (if needed), ANSI - approved footwear, and other items as required in the manufacturing area.

DNP IAM is a 100 percent U.S. subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) – the world’s largest manufacturer of dye-sublimation media for photo printers and thermal transfer ribbons and barcode printers. DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation has the broadest selection of solutions for the photo retail market and products designed to address retailer’s specific business goals and objectives—backed by the quality and reliability today’s customers expect. Manufacturing, sales, and development offices of dye-sublimation media for photo printers are in Concord, NC, and more information is available at www.dnpphoto.com/en-us/.

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.