Manufacturing Operator I

Manufacturing OperatorLocation: Denton, TXWeb Industries Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with others to operate as efficiently as possible.Principal Duties and Essential Functions:Operates Machinery:Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specificationsResponsible to convert the correct materials to work order specificationsResponsible for execution of trials and recording of results as neededEnsure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of productionTrain Manufacturing Associates using the passport programContinually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completionSafety and Environmental Compliance:Complies with safety rules and standardsImmediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or managerReports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or ManagementEnsure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standardsIdentifies and communicates near misses and safety incidentsManage Production Schedule:Run any production line as requiredSupport initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etcEnsure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not metSupport material handling as requiredManage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)Process Improvement, and Maintenance:Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficienciesIdentify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiativeMaximize through-put and uptimeIdentify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identifiedTraining:Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competentTrain other employees and sign off passportsVisual Factory Goal:Keep the factory "customer ready" at all timesManage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filledAssist in managing all Kanban'sEmployee Ownership Behaviors:Lead by example in demonstrating the following; Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by exampleJudgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisionsCan Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned toolsCommunication Skills:Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understoodMakes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given objectSelf-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goalStrong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper trainingTeam Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culturePerforms any other function or responsibility as assignedAdditional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:High School diploma or GED1-2 years manufacturing experienceAbility to read, write and speak and understand EnglishAbility to read and understand complex work instructionsBasic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etcSelf-Motivated and detail orientedTeam orientedAbility to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)US Citizen or Permanent ResidentAdditional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:Track record of strong communication and above average job performanceExperience manufacturing flexible materialsExperience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturingAll applicants must be eligible to work on military contracts.