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

Requirements

Skills and Education

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Must have attention to detail
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and their shades

Soft Skills

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have full range of motion
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs on a continuous basis
• Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
• Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts