Production Process Lead

Description Job Summary The Process Lead is responsible for improving and standardizing production performance through a positive, safety, efficient, and quality-focused work environment. The Process Lead is responsible for the assigned lines and Zone’s process analysis and optimization, including but not limited to: downtime, mechanical failures, operator and crew skills, quality issues, and scrap through project management. The Process Lead will make necessary operational improvements across all three shifts while maintaining a safe workspace. Responsibilities of the Position Employee Safety Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and immediately addressing safety concern Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines Train employees to work in safe manner Production Efficiency Responsible for the assigned line(s) budgeted performance Maintain and publishing OEE and line performance metrics Maintain White Boards displaying KPI metrics at the line, including downtime paretos Trend and report analysis of performance Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership of actions Responsible for reporting and documenting any changes made to the machines (based on item running) that have proven to improve efficiency Maintain and publish an active action register of tasks to meet KPIs, with priorities, owners, due dates, etc. Follow up with responsible parties to complete assigned tasks Escalate to management if tasks are incomplete by the due date Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Dozuki software Review and train SOPs with responsible work (Production, Maintenance, etc.) Analyze scrap and create actionable tasks to meet annual KPIs Capture and analyze data to optimize and standardize machine setup, including but not limited to recipes, best practices, and material changes Production Duties Support a clean production floor with equipment, pallets, and personnel in proper positions Monitor and revise 6S areas Monitor scrap and overfill Track and audit machine settings / speeds Participate in site DMS meetings Primarily work their scheduled shifts but will come in early or stay late as needed to support all shifts, including some work on weekends as needed Responsible for selecting and training production team on all three shifts to ensure world class performance Be available to communicate with and support all shifts throughout the day as necessary Collaboration with other Departments Work together with personnel in various operations departments to ensure the production floor runs safely and efficiently Maintenance Responsible for ensuring that the lines are in perfect mechanical condition Enter maintenance work orders for any mechanical issues Follow up and escalate with management if maintenance work orders are not completed to satisfaction Suggest changes to the PM plan to maintenance management to decrease mechanical breakdowns Responsible for coordinating and partnering with maintenance on setting up the machine Quality Responsible for all quality related issues on the lines Responsible for root cause analysis (within one week of incident) State corrective actions to prevent condition in the future (within one week of incident) Changing written process procedures to permanently prevent future incidents (within one week of incident) Employee Management Maintain a positive work environment to ensure creative werks is the employer of choice for all employees Supervise activities of team leaders/operators and line workers and report issues to supervisors Continually coach and train team leaders and operators and line workers in new procedures and skills Report disciplinary issues with employees to Production Supervisor Perform other duties as assigned by Management Requirements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Basic math/mechanical aptitude Basic statistical analysis and problem-solving skills required Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, in writing and verbally Ability to prioritize and organize workload Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required Education and Experience High school diploma, GED with 4 years experience, or Bachelors degree preferred Demonstrated experience in data analysis, problem solving, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred Working Conditions Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees This position may required the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business Physical Requirements Operate standard office equipment Reach with hands and arms Lift up to 49 pounds Stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation #J-18808-Ljbffr CREATIVE WERKS LLC