Job Description
Job Description
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 performanceMaintain and publishing OEE and line performance metricsMaintain White Boards displaying KPI metrics at the line, including downtime paretosTrend and report analysis of performanceIdentify opportunities for improvement and take ownership of actionsResponsible for reporting and documenting any changes made to the machines (based on item running) that have proven to improve efficiencyMaintain 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 tasksEscalate to management if tasks are incomplete by the due dateCreate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Dozuki softwareReview and train SOPs with responsible work (Production, Maintenance, etc.)Analyze scrap and create actionable tasks to meet annual KPIsCapture and analyze data to optimize and standardize machine setup, including but not limited to recipes, best practices, and material changesProduction Duties
Support a clean production floor with equipment, pallets, and personnel in proper positionsMonitor and revise 6S areasMonitor scrap and overfillTrack and audit machine settings / speedsParticipate in site DMS meetingsPrimarily work their scheduled shifts but will come in early or stay late as needed to support all shifts, including some work on weekends as neededResponsible for selecting and training production team on all three shifts to ensure world class performanceBe available to communicate with and support all shifts throughout the day as necessaryCollaboration with other Departments
Work together with personnel in various operations departments to ensure the production floor runs safely and efficientlyMaintenanceResponsible for ensuring that the lines are in perfect mechanical conditionEnter maintenance work orders for any mechanical issuesFollow up and escalate with management if maintenance work orders are not completed to satisfactionSuggest changes to the PM plan to maintenance management to decrease mechanical breakdownsResponsible for coordinating and partnering with maintenance on setting up the machineQualityResponsible for all quality related issues on the linesResponsible 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 employeesSupervise activities of team leaders / operators and line workers and report issues to supervisorsContinually coach and train team leaders and operators and line workers in new procedures and skillsReport disciplinary issues with employees to Production SupervisorPerform other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Basic math / mechanical aptitudeBasic statistical analysis and problem-solving skills requiredKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and / or Six SigmaAbility to communicate effectively at all levels, in writing and verballyAbility to prioritize and organize workloadBilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not requiredEducation and Experience :
High school diploma, GED with 4 years experience, or Bachelors degree preferredDemonstrated experience in data analysis, problem solving, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferredWorking Conditions :
Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degreesThis position may required the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the businessPhysical Requirements :
Operate standard office equipmentReach with hands and armsLift up to 49 poundsStand and / or walk for up to 8 hours a dayFrequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation
