What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Facilitator position at Schindler?
Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States
Job ID: 80926
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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Manufacturing Facilitator
Your main responsibilities
- Responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of programs, policies and procedures that support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable, in relation to this position.
- Responsible for adherence to all safety rules to accomplish safety objectives. Ensures all team members are properly trained concerning general and department specific safety rules, including safe working habits, proper machine operation and guarding, and maintenance. Responsible for routine housekeeping and safety inspections throughout the plant.
- Responsible for conducting orientation-training programs for team members. Self-development needs to focus on personnel policy, coaching and counseling skills, continuous improvement techniques and other pertinent improvement techniques. Team member training program should emphasize development and maintenance of job orientation checklist, mentor assignments, training retention, and attitude measurements.
- Responsible for supporting the programs and policies established for the operation. Responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures that support the following: customer satisfaction, quality, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, TPM, waste reduction, and material yield.
- Possesses excellent human relations and team building skills. Serves as a facilitator helping managers and team members work as a team within and between shifts. Consistent and fair treatment of others. To ensure fair treatment, personal involvement in specific cases may be needed along with regular counseling and training sessions with all managers. Recognition of achievement, which fosters continuous improvement, is required. Absenteeism must be kept within acceptable limits. Evaluations must be completed on time. Teaches and promotes team building techniques which create an environment conducive to continual improvement.
- Maintains proper manning, production flow, and efficient, effective labor utilization. Instructs and develops subordinates to readily identify and take corrective measures concerning inefficiencies in all aspects of the production process.
- Maintains facilities in “like new” condition through inspection, TPM, and team member involvement. Ensures compliance with a thorough audit program.
- Works with the Management, Manufacturing team, and other stakeholders to identify projects and teams that support the Quality Management System. Provides support and direction to teams actively pursuing projects.
- Assist Human Resources through participation in the interviewing process. Serves as a mentor to successfully chosen team members. Evaluates performance and implements development plans for team members.
- Manages team members. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations’ policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing and resolving issues.
- Manages all shipping, receiving, budgets via freight charges and cost analysis to achieve SEC objectives.
What you bring
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/Experience:
A Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering, Business or a technical field from an accreted college or university (preferred but not required) and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. An in-depth knowledge of Schindler elevator systems, the ability to interpret supplier drawings and how different components will fit and work together to meet Schindler expectations.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical/financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common
inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to shop floor employees, top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables where no standardization exists. Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and blueprints for materials and specifications.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint, and other software. SAP experience preferred but not required.
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed.
Travel:
Moderate (<10%) domestic travel is required, primarily to headquarters location. Additional international travel may be required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Most locations are at ambient room temperatures with typical office environment lighting and office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk primarily on a level surface; sit; use hands and arms to write type and reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
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