Can Making Specialist

Description

SUMMARY

The Specialist is responsible for managing a specific section of the production line (Front End, Mid-Back End, or Deco), ensuring the efficient operation of that area, and providing technical guidance to a team of operators. This role focuses on subject matter expertise, coordination, quality assurance, and operator development within a specific section of the production process. The Specialist plays a key role in maintaining high production standards, supporting the Senior Specialist, and driving continuous improvement within their section of the line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned line section, ensuring smooth workflow, operator performance, and equipment functionality.
• Work Assignment & Coordination: Assign operators to equipment in the section based on production requirements, ensuring optimal staffing. Monitor performance and adjust assignments to maintain continuous workflow.
• Quality Compliance: Ensure that all quality checks are completed in the assigned section. Promptly address any deviations and ensure all quality standards are met.
• Preventative Maintenance: Work with maintenance teams to ensure that all equipment in the section undergoes routine preventative maintenance. Address any equipment issues in a timely manner to avoid production disruptions.
• Training & Development: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the assigned section and provide hands-on training to operators. Guide them on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and standardized work practices. Conduct follow-up assessments to gauge operator proficiency.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the Senior Specialist, shift supervisors, and other sections to ensure seamless production flow across the entire line. Communicate issues and coordinate problem-solving efforts.
• Continuous Improvement: Support Lean initiatives within the section, actively participate in problem-solving teams, and implement improvements to processes based on root cause analysis and kaizen events.
• Standardized Work & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, issues, and improvements in the assigned section. Ensure that standardized work practices are followed and contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety and GMP protocols. Ensure that operators follow safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• 5S & Housekeeping: Ensure that the assigned section maintains a high level of cleanliness and organization by adhering to 5S principles and maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Support to Senior Specialist: Act as a key support to the Senior Specialist, providing insights and feedback on section performance and assisting with overall production coordination.

Duties Specific to Front End Specialist:

• Cupper and Body Maker Operations: Oversee the operation and coordination of Cupper and Body Maker machines to produce aluminum can bodies, ensuring smooth production flow and machine performance.
• Quality Control: Monitor and inspect can bodies for defects such as uneven cuts, cracks, or incorrect dimensions. Ensure compliance with quality standards and production specifications.
• Machine Setup and Optimization: Perform machine setup, calibration, and cleaning to prepare for production cycles. Adjust machine settings as needed to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting: Detect and address machine malfunctions, material misalignment, or part wear. Implement corrective actions to maintain production continuity and address quality issues promptly.
• Material Handling: Manage aluminum coil and sheet supplies, ensuring that raw materials are continuously available for Cupper and Body Maker operations.
• Production Efficiency: Optimize production processes, machine settings, and workflow to maximize output, minimize material waste, and improve operational efficiency.

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do. Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience operating machines or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Has learned the basic skills and routine tasks necessary.
• Beginning to learn advanced skills and gaining an understanding of the total process flow.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality standards.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend and twist, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel. Regular fingering, grasping, and feeling: requires repetitive movement with frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls and hand-eye coordination.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus regularly.

Vobev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.