Extrusion Lead

SUMMARY                Sets up and operates a plastic extruder including all support equipment and coordinates activities of production workers in the Extrusion area by performing the following duties.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Assists in accident investigations and preparing a timely report. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Maintains time and production records (maintenance reports, work performance logs, press reports, etc.). Perform work center management tasks Confers with other Extrusion Leads and Shift Supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Operate an extruder daily. Assist with training of new associates. Performs position in accordance with established quality standards. Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  Acts as back up during Supervisor’s absence.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, eight to ten years of extrusion experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to operate PC utilizing the ERP system or comparable system. Ability to set-up, operate and trouble shoot all machinery and support equipment within the extrusion department. Ability to identify when and how to use various TQM tools and techniques.   LANGUAGE SKILLS The ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints and computer programs documents and the ability to effectively present information to all levels of employees including top management in a variety of settings is required. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.   REASONING ABILITY The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required.  The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to run extruder machines and transport sheeting.  This involves climbing ladders (18 rungs at 10.5” height of rung), walking on concrete surfaces (constantly up and down 150’ length of extruder), sustaining crouched of half-kneeling positions for up to 10 minutes, climbing on platforms (12” steps) to downstream rollers, cleaning upper and lower chrome rollers, tighten/loosen bolts to raise/lower rollers and break dies using > 750 Nm of torque, generate pull force of 47 pounds to pull sheeting and < 47 pounds of force with a utility knife to cut sheeting, climb up walk alongside of extruder machine, pick up scrap from floor to overhead on average 5 pounds, lift floor to waist a maximum of 42 pounds, stand in single position for up to 10 minutes, sit and operate computer up to 15 minutes at a time, sit in a fork lift up to 15 minutes at a time, and climb in/out of a fork lift.  This involves close and color vision requirements and is in an environment that is near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat (non-weather related) conditions, and loud noise.   WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.   The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year.  The noise levels can be moderate to high.  The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor.  The use of additional specific safety equipment, such as hand or arm protection, may be required.    WORK AVAILABLITY AND TRAVEL Must have the ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime and be available for periodic weekend work.    Travel requirements: 0%