Lead Machine Operator

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Dart Container Full time

**Day-to-Day Role**:

- Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
- Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
- Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Provide lead support over machine operations within the plant that may span multiple departments, production lines, processes and/or technologies
- Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary
- Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate information is reported, and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in
- Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications
- Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals
- Perform processes in SAP as required
- Track and maintain appropriate documentation
- Create, compile, and deliver required reports
- Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements
- Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives
- Complete root cause analysis and recommend solutions
- Recommend work procedures, evaluate experimental procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production
- May also perform one or more of the following:

- Set up, start, adjust, test, calibrate, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down process equipment.
- Set up operators daily to make sure all lines are properly covered.
- Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime
- Conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary
- Check all products and/or materials in the department to ensure quality product is being produced and appropriate inventory levels are being maintained.
- Familiar with and able to perform general preventive maintenance on equipment. Notify and collaborate with maintenance department as required.

**Core Skills and Qualifications**:

- At least one (1) year of related machine operating experience working in a fast-paced work environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Previous plant software experience required; SAP experience preferred
- Knowledge operating specialized machines such as cup forming
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints
- Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
- Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
- Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
- Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**:

- Associate or Bachelor degree
- Prior training experience
- Previous experience in a Lead role
- Previous powered industrial truck experience

**_ Overview: _**_Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries._

**_ Benefits:_**_ Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more._
- THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.


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