What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead (2nd Shift - 10% Shift Differential) position at SMOOTH ON INC?
Essential Job Functions
• Align with and embrace Smooth-On’s 4 Pillars: Civility, Accuracy, Safety and Productivity;
• Willing to work with others in team;
• Work with all employees, customers and vendors in a civil, professional and respectful manner at all times – verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
• Manage by creating an environment of mutual respect and empowerment.
• Set a positive example and be a good role model for employees.
• Consistently and safely manufacture batches of the highest quality.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Materials/Purchase Manager and Plant Manager on production priorities.
• Assign personnel and machinery to tasks and batches to achieve maximum throughput and productivity.
• Inspect batches and batch paperwork to ensure batches are executed by the instructions.
• Keep employees informed and know how to communicate with them to ensure tasks are understood.
• Seek self-improvement and encourage improvement of others. Be technically proficient. Know your job and have a solid familiarity with employees' tasks.
• Knowledge of product and packing configurations.
• Knowledge on the computer Programs Soar, Smooth-On Master Form, and Fork-It.
• Train new employees on:
1. The importance of working safely
2. Keeping a clean work environment
3. Individual job functions
4. How to use Soar and Smooth-On Master Form
5. How to create a batch sheet to pack out a job
6. How to print batch sheets, skid tags, and box labels
7. How to print labels for all FG products
• Train existing employees on:
1. New equipment
2. New batches
3. New procedures within production
• Operate pint capping/sealing machinery, can filler, and cartridge filler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Retrieve packaging components and dispense high quality products from drum or other containers into smaller containers by weight or volume that is attractive to the customer.
• Accurately follows and completes wet pack sheets according to packaging components, labels, product, weights and volume.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Empower Junior Operators and Wet Packers on new production processes.
• Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.
• Trained yearly in the handling (i.e. 90-day storage drum management, transporting, etc.) of hazardous waste drums.
• Trained in bulk receiving of raw materials and oversee transfer to bulk raw material tanks.
• Handle all finished good returns to be processed for rework or restocking.
• Be willing to work overtime as needed during the week and weekends.
• Actively giving feedback to employees on matters of performance and attitude.
• Active involvement in teams/committees.
• Actively giving feedback and working on project teams.
• Attend technical/developmental training at least 2x per year.
• Author detailed debriefs.
• Give and witness employee disciplinary actions.
• Material Handler for the shift.
• Continually practice safety procedures and policies to protect yourself, others and company owned property.
• Practice civility in all aspects of your job by actively listening, hearing and working together with co-workers, vendors and managers and by resolving issues respectfully and professionally in a civil manner.
• Comply with company rules, policies and procedures.
• Seek guidance from other Team Leaders or Managers before performing an unfamiliar task or assignment.
• Complete job tasks efficiently, timely and accurately according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), job aids and based on job function.
• Maintain work area (e.g., materials, stock areas, desks, floors, shelves, counters, etc.) in a safe, clean, organized, and efficient manner.
• Must show up for work on time and be willing to work occasional overtime as required (with adequate notice from management).
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, limited lateness or call outs.
• Willingness to learn other jobs.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Able to clearly communicate.
• Able to manage crew of 10 employees.
• Good organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Possess an ability to multitask.
• Open to suggestions from employees.
• Strong proficiency in operating a forklift.
• Knowledge of SOAR.
• Familiar with raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Able to identify and handle Hazardous Materials.
• Able to prioritize and work independently.
• Able to solve problems.
• Fill out paperwork and reports neatly, accurately and completely.
• Strive to learn new equipment and processes.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Experience and Education
• Two (2) years successful experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; and,
• High school graduate or GED required; and,
• Previous experience in a chemical industry preferred; and,
• Moderate understanding of operating a computer; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.