Production Lead- Plains Packaging

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Full Time Manual Labor Kansas City, MO, US

Salary Range: $27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Responsible for working closely with production management to achieve various activities associated with assisting in running a production line. Responsible for ensuring machine staffing, line setup within all operational and safety specifications on multiple high-speed production equipment.

• Assist in coordination under the direction of the Production Supervisor all aspects of the production process, including machine operation, material handling, and quality control.
• Assist in monitoring production schedules and adjusting workflow per supervisor's directive.
• Mentor production staff to assist in improvements for troubleshooting, running equipment as well as training needs.
• Ensure adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Identify & communicate opportunities for process optimization through continuous improvement methodologies to production management.
• Collaborate with the production supervisor to troubleshoot equipment issues and preventive maintenance measures.
• Reduce the amount of waste by following quality standards.
• Maintain efficiency and record production output throughout the entire shift.
• Continuously monitor the product during runs to ensure quality and adjust as necessary.
• Knowledge and use of Corrplan, HRMS, and Maintain X.
• Is the first level of questions and providing guidance for machine operators. Work together with crew/team in all assigned projects.
• Monitor board quality, including - loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects. Report any quality problems to the supervisor and sort as necessary to keep the machine running.
• Partner with the Lead and/or Supervisor to cross-train.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operate production equipment to produce the highest level of production and quality.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Clean at the end of the production runs.
• Assist in the training of personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.
• Set up the machine accurately by proper setup techniques.
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured.
• Work at a pace set by the machine operator.
• Willing to work on any part of the line of progression to the operator regardless of shift.
• Helps operators adhere to production schedules. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Learn other job positions as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Attendance is an essential duty of the position.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent or combined education and experience.
• 7+ years of demonstrated and transferable experience operating multiple manufacturing machinery at high speed in the corrugated, printing or related industry.

• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility.
• 2 years or more of proven ability to operate more than 3 of the following at an expert level:
  Eberle Winder, Design Winder, Pheonix Winder, Edge Guard, Optima, Tape Machine, Slitters, Appleton, Mark Andy Die Cutter, Aztek, Rewinder.