Senior Production Lead

4 weeks ago


Carthage, United States Ajinomoto Foods North America Full time

Position Summary Responsible for training operators on all packaging equipment for daily production. Responsible for developing programs, training and data collection. Leading and maintaining improvement teams and shift handoffs.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities Training
Evaluate and assist Supervisors develop Training programs
Assist Supervisors in developing skills test and training matrix for all areas
Train new and existing operators on equipment and processes
Evaluate proficiency and sign off to acknowledge training skill competence
Assist Supervisors in developing and modifying existing centerlines
Communication/Leadership
Communicate troubleshooting equipment issues with Management
Lead Natural Work Teams to support See Think Plan Do (STPD) methodology for Continuous Improvement
Analyze downtime data through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) system
Maintain constant awareness of production flow; upstream and downstream
Complete and facilitate daily shift lead handoff meetings
Liaison between Production and Maintenance
Technical Skills
Ensure centerline standard recipes and specified run settings on all machines
Make adjustments to machines as necessary and observe to detect any malfunctions
Perform trouble shooting, minor repairs and communicate with maintenance regarding any mechanical problems
Assist Continuous Improvement in developing trouble shooting manual for all machines and processes
Operational
Responsible to ensure on-time start-ups and all processes are adhere to in FAB and Pack-out areas
Ability to cover operators on vacation, if no backups are available or backup needs training
Complies with Company policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, foods safety and employment and work rules
Performs other duties as assigned Employee Safety Responsibilities:
Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
Use proper lifting techniques
Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
Use personal assistance (buddy)
Use handrails
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Utilize LOTO
Position Qualifications Education/Experience
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 1 year of similar work experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, machine operating and food manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Proven ability to operate all packaging equipment on all lines throughout the plant at an expert level
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Basic mathematical calculations
Application of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and lead team members
Ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with line workers and leadership team
Ability to achieve and maintain forklift/pallet jack certification
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English



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