Operations Specialist

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for supporting operations in all phases of assigned area with emphasis on improving efficiencies, yield, reduction of downtime and process improvement. Position will establish and implement training for assigned personnel and maintain records of training.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a "safety first" culture.
• Accountable for the safety of all employees / contractors for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provide clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.
• Supports and investigates situations in which line / equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventative actions to eliminate / reduce environmental, health or safety risks.
• Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.).
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures
• Identify and implement process changes and improvements.
• Analyze and investigate process and equipment changes.
• Troubleshoot machine issues, determine root cause and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate and assist with installation of new equipment
• Assist with start-up, changeover and shutdown of machines, as necessary.
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, CpK, and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.
• Assist in investigating and resolving quality complaints
• Maintain updated Quality Procedures and communicate those changes with operators, team leaders and supervisors
• Generate and maintain operating procedures, work instructions and SOC's for
• Train assigned employees in operating procedures, work instructions and SOC's.
• Coordinate with training coordinator for additional training needs for assigned area
• Sets goals for assigned area and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals.
• Implement and maintain correct KPI status and production information on all product lines.
• Assist in coordinating planning and production schedules to meet demand
• Maintain all area forms and job related training records in accordance with ISO requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

COMPETENCIES : Leadership

Initiative

Managing People

Team Work

Oral & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Change Management

Business Acumen

Other.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; talk or hear. The employee will periodically climb up to three levels above floor level and occasionally up to 200 feet. The employee will periodically be required to enter permit required confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 35. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors. The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas. The employee is frequently exposed to high speed machinery with open inward rolls, high temperature surfaces and moving lift truck traffic.