Lead Hand Production Associate - 12-hour Rotating Continental Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Hand Production Associate is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machines and participates in ensuring the utmost quality of product.

Responsible for:

• Packing a variety of manufactured products (lids and containers) accurately and efficiently 
• Ensuring that close attention is paid to the quality of the products that are coming off the machines – putting aside defective products and communicating to Shift Supervisor
• Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

Duties:

• Check the quality of product (lids/containers)every stack top and bottom (flip stack prior to bagging) - look for short shots, warping, black spots, witness marks, long gates, etc.
• Apply appropriate colored bag to the stack and pack and tape the bag closed
• Place bagged product into the appropriate bin as indicated by the bin placard
• Notify supervisor immediately when any quality issues are discovered
• Count and document the number of plastic sleeves of products that are packed during each shift
• Ensure that all parts are removed from the machine, table and over top of the conveyor before starting a new order
• Place the new placard onto new bin
• Ensure any scrap parts are placed into the scrap bin – weigh and record as required
• Printing boxes
• Printing labels from Dynamics program
• Sweep floor and ensure that any spills (oil, water, resin, parts) are cleaned up in a timely manner
• Notify supervisor immediately of any hazards, incidents or accidents
• Maintain a clean workstation(s) at all time
• Print boxes when needed for production
• Cover breaks
• Gemba walk with Production Supervisor, safety walk
• Audit production bins for correct quantity, labels and no mixing
• Audit all employees for GMP, PPE, and work areas are clean
• Audit cleaning carts are filled out and in order
• Print labels for production
• Allocate associates if machines are down for extended time
• Report any down machines or quality issues to the Supervisor
• Verifying all paperwork and logs are up to date
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to have products staged at machines for packing
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor