Job Description

Position Summary

The Process Leader is the technical expert and leader for an asset team on a given shift within the Operations department. The primary role is to ensure their team meets the defined business needs and objectives for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost through improved equipment reliability and improving the skills and contributions of each team member.

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead a team of operators to:

Safely operate high speed manufacturing equipment

Perform with integrity all required quality checks

Drive continuous improvement using Lean and TPM methodologies

Maintain proper sanitary conditions and housekeeping standards.

Leverage both mechanical and electrical skillsets to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures.

Provide technical support and required maintenance for the asset / production area.

Conduct grade changes, count changes, predictive and preventive maintenance tasks, and associated offline support activities such as rebuilding of sub-assemblies.

Role model appropriate interpersonal skills to lead a high performance team.

Provide coaching and development for Process Operators.

Communicate effectively across teams and shifts in order to drive improvements. 

Problem solving and decision making skills

Motivated self-starter

Demonstrate the behaviors of Build Trust, Make Decisions, Win Consistently, Think Customer, Build Talent, and Continuously Improve.

Required Job Functions:

Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour fixed shifts (day or night), including overtime, weekends and holidays

Role model all Safety Requirements including Electrical Safe Working Practices, Hazard Recognition, and PPE. 

Adhere to all Quality Requirements including strict Gowning and Hygiene requirements. 

Must be able to wear the required PPE while performing tasks

Must be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.

Ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps.

Perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching movements.

Ability to lead a High Performing Team

Basic computer skills, including skill in Microsoft Office, as well as, skill using both web-based and software based programs           

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age

High school diploma or GED equivalency

2 years of electrical/mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a fast-paced industrial setting OR a 2 year Technical degree

Mechanical capabilities, including troubleshooting, maintenance, grade changes, and repairs

Electrical capabilities, including a working knowledge of low and medium voltage systems as well as ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams

Legal right to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

2 year Technical certificate or degree

2 years Leadership experience leading a High Performing Team

Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and drives

Experience in a fast-paced, team-based work environment

Experience working in a Lean and/or TPM environment

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.