6921 - Extrusion - OPRL - LEAD OPERATOR

TITLE: Lead Operator

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for Leading a team of production machine operators on plastic processing machines (including in-line equipment). The incumbent will make necessary adjustments or minor repairs to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production and ensure all primary duties of the Operators are being performed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity and great work ethics
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Team player

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
• Operate a group of plastic processing machines and auxiliary equipment in a safe and high-quality method.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities.
• Perform basic processing to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Ensures all operators on shift maintain quality standards.
• Fills in for operators for vacations, breaks and absences.
• Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Assist Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner for your shift.
• Communicate with all members of Production, shipping and management.
• Coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines' objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards
• Notify other leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Leads as needed.
• Assist in the training of new Operators.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Plant environment

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Some stair climbing, lifting 25 pounds or more

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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