Sewing Manufacturing Operator I

POSITION SUMMARY

Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are responsible for manufacturing product by following standard work and manufacturing specifications. This position has a key role in meeting our production needs and working as a team with others to operate as efficiently as possible.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

Operates Machinery:

• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
• Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications
• Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed
• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
• Set up and operate industrial sewing machines to join reinforce delicate materials
• Examine finished products to verify they meet a high quality standard.

Safety and Environmental Compliance: 

• Complies with safety rules and standards
• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
• Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
• Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents

Manage Production Schedule: 

• Run any production line as required
• Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
• Support material handling as required
• Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)

Process Improvement, and Maintenance:

• Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
• Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative 
• Maximize through-put and uptime 
• Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
• Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified

Training:

• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
• Train other employees and sign off passports 

Visual Factory Goal:

• Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
• Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
• Assist in managing all Kanban’s

Employee Ownership Behaviors:

Lead by example in demonstrating the following;

•  Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example

• Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions
• Can Do Mentality:  Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools

Communication Skills:  

• Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood
• Makes Sound Decisions.     Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object
• Self-Starter.  Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
• Strong Delegator.  Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
• Team Player.  Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture

Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned  

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills: 

High School diploma or GED

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Ability to read, write and speak and understand English

Ability to read and understand complex work instructions

Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc

Self-Motivated and detail oriented

Team oriented

Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills and a demonstrated attention to detail;

Ability to lift 50Ibs to 75Ibs (location dependent)

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:  

Track record of strong communication and above average job performance

Experience manufacturing flexible materials 

Experience in Aerospace, Medical or Wire and Cable manufacturing