Lead Operator - C shift (nights)

Description

BASIC PURPOSE:

· This is a hands-on position which is responsible for assisting Production Management and operators accomplish departmental goals.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

· Every employee of Alliance Precision Plastics is expected to successfully achieve results in five (5) equally important areas; Quality and Accuracy of work, Productivity, Cooperation/Teamwork, Attendance and Punctuality, and Safety and Housekeeping. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (List necessary responsibilities)

· Perform job duties to achieve production goals; including ability to operate and monitor injection molding machines, including automated, as required to complete jobs. 

· Assist in training operators in orientation, quality systems and production requirements including all required paperwork and reports, including test of understanding.

· Communicate shift cross-over with incoming and outgoing personnel reviewing notes, issues and concerns

· Makes boxes and assures that operators have the necessary materials and supplies to run production.

· Trains and monitors work and quality throughout molding areas. Assists with break and lunch relief and assists operators with packaging, components, etc. as necessary.

· Performs one (1) physical count per shift on all running jobs. Evaluate discrepancies, notify Supervisor of significant discrepancies, and adjust computer reports as needed.

· Move production from running jobs as necessary and document quantity on Product Transfer form. May be responsible for additional forms and document requirements.

· Enter scrap from operator labor tickets into the computer system: minimum of two (2) times per shift and enter balance at the end of the shift. Identify entered scrap on labor tickets by circling or hi-lighting.

· Follow through on all jobs, which may include assure jobs are complete, perform or assist with count verification on completed jobs, data entry into the system, process documentation on appropriate forms or systems, return files to QA. 

· Must be able to work well as a team member with co-workers, interact well with peers, support company initiatives and maintain a high level of leadership and confidentiality at all times.

· Must be able to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to safety.

· Must be able to work overtime and outside normal working hours to accommodate production needs when required.

· Performs related duties as directed.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (List secondary duties which can be performed by others)

· Ensures that all operations are carried out at the minimum cost consistent with quality standards. 

· Maintains a high degree of employee motivation and morale, departmental and interdepartmental cooperation. 

· Maintains neatness and orderliness in the department. Promotes observance of safety regulations and initiates action to correct unsafe acts whenever the need arises. 

· May be required to earn forklift certification

· Assists other members of the management team as needed to satisfy customer demands and assure that company policies are being followed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:  (List Qualifications for position)

Education

· High school diploma or GED

Experience

· 1-3 years in plastic injection molding

Skills

· Basic written, oral and match skills

· Computer literate

· Good organizational skills