Fabric Mfg - Lead Hand

AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

DEPARTMENT: Fabric
JOB TITLE: Fabric Lead Hand
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Fabric Team Leader

Schedule: Sunday – Tuesday, every other Wednesday. 6am-6pm

SUMMARY:
Without supervision, sets up, operates and performs maintenance, as assigned on production and non-production equipment within department. May instruct and/or direct the work of a variety of others. Keeps necessary records, reports and investigates rejects and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, written, verbal and visual instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead by example (Safety, Conduct, Policy, and Work Ethic)
• Coach associates on safety policy
• Member of Safety Team
• Maintain the integrity of processes and products with focus on Safety – Quality - Production
• Must be able to run most lines (learn new lines and upgraded lines)
• Team Leader responsibilities when needed (see Team Leader responsibilities below)
• Coach and train Team Members with regard to company policy
• Train and mentor new associates in process and line operation
• Train and mentor new associates E1 functions, making tags, issuing material, work hours, certs, etc.
• Train and coach associates on basic maintenance repairs, jams, flanges, wraps, etc.
• The ability to understand written, verbal and visual instructions
• The ability to perform accurate written and computer data entry (time, material, finish goods)
• Perform quality testing of material to ensure final product meets customer specification
• Participate in Continuous Skills Development, creating Visual Work Instruction and One Point Lessons
• Responds appropriately and maintains customer specification
• Performs required inventory functions (e.g. inquiries, updates, transactions, certs)
• Follow written Work Order instructions using proper materials
• Follow written SOC (Standard Operating Condition) maintaining quality and machine throughput
• Follow written SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) using correct packaging materials and tools
• Performs required tasks for product changeover to Standard Work
• Ensure production lines are operating to SOC
• Perform Layered Audits with focus on Safety, Quality and Production
• Set-up machine
• Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
• Able to maintain clean work environment (housekeeping, 5S) with little/no supervision
• Use of efficient time management skills to increase machine uptime
• Prioritize internal and external job functions to minimize downtime
• Advanced knowledge in Fabric processes and troubleshooting
• Must be able to perform all Operator I and II positions within Department and does so when assigned. Lines included in these categories are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, Dilo
• Train and coach entry-level tasks (packaging, changeovers, housekeeping, fiber blending)
• Train and coach Needle Punch operation through visual work instructions and structured hands-on training
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Lock-out/tag-out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• On the job safety review
• Continuous Skills Development Program
• Data entry (E1) for material use, finish good, time entries (run time and down time)
• Perform required quality assurance testing and data entry
• Able to pass written and demonstrative test to advance for all Fabric Needle Lines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continuous standing
• Frequent walking
• Frequent pushing/pulling
• Frequent upper extremity use

ADHERE TO COMPANY AND SAFETY POLICY

• Follow all safety and company policy including but not limited to proper PPE, Attendance, Cell Phone and Smoking.

TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce FPM Safety and Company policy to Team Members.
• Set up Manpower to production needs.
• Conduct production audits.
• End of shift reporting.
• Product start-up and quality checks.
• Communicate with other departments in regard to safety, quality, production, breakdowns, etc.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.