What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler II - GPHE/REF 1st Shift position at Alfa Laval?
At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
Who you are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
Run production processes according to the Safety & and qualitytandards and improve them as per the business demand.
Your shift schedule will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, overtime as needed including weekends.
About the job
- Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)
- Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader / Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures and blueprints as a base.
- Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
- Be active and engaged into the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.
- Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc.) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
- Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
- Constantly look for the cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.
- Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, relationships, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):
- Reporting to Team Manager directly.
- According to delegation from TL / TM
- To stop the production process in case of safety / quality / environmental deviations
- To highlight problems and deviations
- To initiate and run problem resolution and improvement activities.
- Communicate with Support Functions (Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, Warehouse etc.) as needed.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Safe working (Number of minor injuries/accidents)
- Scrap & Rework % (customer claim, SOP deviations etc.)
- Consistency with the routines (Total Productive Maintenance, Start of shift/End of shift checklist etc.)
- Delivery On Time Performance
- Productivity (Reported hours, competence matrix achievement)
- 5S Score for the cell or area, team.
- Attendance Performance (Punctuality, good attendance, unscheduled absences, time-off requests)
- Adherence to Alfa Laval Inc Policies & Procedures.
ALFA LAVAL CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED
- 3Zs Mindset (Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Breakdown)
- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Technical Acumen
- Leading Self
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED
- High School or GED minimum.
- Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have.
- Some experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders etc.
- Basic Computer Skills.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):
- Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Able to read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc.
- Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.
EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
Assembler II - GPHE 1st Shift
C23901 Alfa Laval Inc (US) -
Richmond, VA
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