Manufacturing Production Operator

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. SOP’s, process logs), and effectively communicating with other operators as well as supervision and other departments.  In 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 manufacturing. In addition to the listed responsibilities, the position may be required to perform other duties upon request from management.

External US

Offering $1500 sign on bonus to external candidates.

 

 

ABOUT FUJIFILM

 

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2024, Japan’s 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 FUJIFILM’s 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.

 

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 company’s 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 (inj