Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position : Lead Machine Operator - Grapevine, TX
Salary : Full-time, $23.00 - $24.00 hourly
Reporting to : Plant / Production Manager
Hours of work : 7pm - 7am MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON MORNING SHIFT 7am - 7pm
SUMMARY
The Lead Machine Operator is responsible for support of the operation of assigned department(s) and coordination of activities within his / her scope of control and setting priorities necessary to accomplish business goals. The Team Lead is a "Hands On" working lead role and may be asked to perform duties of an operator or forklift driver.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work to Health & Safety, Hygiene & Housekeeping procedures within the workplace
- Responsible to ensure Quality Standards are met for all production on site
- Support the Plant Manager in all aspects of machine production / shift efficiency
- Perform and enforce the necessary disciplinary policies and procedures
- Organize and direct manpower provided to operate the facility in an organized and efficient manner
- Line changes completed within or less than maximum specified timelines
- Ensure proper production set up and start up
- Complete and ensure all reporting and paperwork systems are updated for production and human resource related documentation
- complete all production paperwork before leaving the facility
- Operate shift in a clean productive manner at all times
- Material and regrind utilization in a cost effective timely manner
- Provide support to project development, cost reduction projects and trials
- Complete all maintenance tasks required
- Ensure all equipment is in functional condition
- Troubleshooting
- Maintain the organization, supply and condition of tools and tool box
- Keep all system information updated according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Liaison with customer as necessary
- Attend team lead and production meetings where necessary
- Provide vacation coverage for other shifts as required by the management
- Perform any reasonable task specified by Management
COMPENTENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Strong mechanical experience is requiredMust be able to read and understand written specification and instructionsMust be able to demonstrate "hands on" working approach with regards to mechanical principlesBe able to work well under pressureWork with others and give directions as requiredPerform routine tasks, while remaining alert and flexibleProblem solve and suggest alternatives as requiredWork steadily and safely in a fast paced environmentAssist the team in all areas as neededPYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit, climb, stand, crawl, bend and walk on a varying basis throughout assigned work scheduleAbility to carry and / or lift up to 50 lbs.