Sr. Production Technician

Responsible for the operational performance of their assigned area to continually meet production, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance targets while on shift.

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Understand and follow all Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements, to include Method 9 checklist, layered audits, shop floor audits.
• Communicate and execute daily instructions to production shift coworkers.
• Communicate and control area KPI Targets for identifications of non-conformities and implementation of corrective measures while collaborating with the area employees and shift coordinators as needed for support.
• Coordinate shift staff and generate shift reports, controlling day-to-day activities to achieve short- and long-term operating goals set by the Unit Manager.
• Communicate shift turnover with other shift leads in and outside of their unit & department.
• Attend and contribute to the shift coordination meeting. 
• Work to develop production technician staff skills and understanding of production and equipment.
• Implementation and communication of production goals which are targeted by Upper Management.
• Input issues identified into SAP for maintenance repairs and creates incident reports.
• Input maintenance time worked on area work orders.
• Perform raw material handling duties of the unit including field work and provides updates and reports throughout the shift. 
• Work with the unit manager to ensure proper coverage is attained for shift.
• Operate equipment via HMI and level 1 systems as needed.
• Perform mandatory shopfloor audits to identify hazards and non-compliances in the workplace.
• Develop technician’s knowledge and skills of the process and equipment.
• Provide leadership, direction and coordination between plant departments and within assigned unit. 
• Maintain certifications and knowledge requirements. 
• Perform incidental maintenance in unit such as equipment PM’s.
• Create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Understand and promote positive company culture and core values.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Advanced knowledge of operational and industrial principles.
• At least 3 years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Mechanical aptitude. 
• Working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
• Experience as team leader or line manager preferred.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand and work for more than 2 hours in though environmental conditions (high temperature, high humidity, noise & dust), and withstand heights of up to 500 feet.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing. Skills will be used to produce quality reports and thorough instructions and directions.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC-card.