Internal - Manufacturing Tech Iii, Dispensing

SUMMARY

The responsibilities of the Manufacturing Technician position include maintaining high sanitary standards throughout the preparation, set-up, and operation of the designated jobs, while meeting the high-quality manufacturing specifications within a safe work environment. The Manufacturing Technician will be a driver of continuous improvement in all department and organizational results, including but not limited to; Safety, Quality, Appearance, Reliability and Cost. Operators advancing to Manufacturing Tech III will to continue to conduct the responsibilities learned during Tech I and II while attaining and building on leadership skills. Individuals attaining Tech III will responsible for both team and personal performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and monitor assigned machine(s) to detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot issues related to product quality, formulation and machine performance.
• Perform job duties within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Complete all job related documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain high sanitary standards of cleanliness of work space, equipment, and materials at all times.
• Perform cleaning duties of workspace to maintain sanitary conditions before, during, and after processing a new job.
• Produce products that are defect-free, properly identified, and within the established standards of the master batch record.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, and other tools as required to perform essential job duties.
• Notify Supervisor or Manager if any discrepancies arise, such as but not limited to: safety, quality, operations, or health concerns.
• Knowledgeable in general mathematics and basic algebra.
• Follow the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines at all times.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedule to meet business needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III

Preferred: Successful completion of Technician II Level, depending upon position availability and application/interview process is preferred.

• Understand, communicate, and hold team accountable for department metrics.
• Has ability to become proficient in troubleshooting of all machines in assigned area.
• Has the ability to perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s).
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Demonstrate coaching and mentoring skills. Develop leadership skills through independent learning and on-the-job mentoring with supervisor.
• Promotes safety and quality initiatives with area team members.
• Demonstrate complete confidentiality on sensitive subjects or information.
• Observe, recognize, and act upon continuous improvement opportunities as an individual, with teams and/or Supervisors
• Interact and follow up with team on room/line visual management board.
• Effectively communicate area specific information and updates to area team members.
• Builds rapport with team members and networks with other departments for support.
• Develop an internal support network across business units. Actively and appropriately communicate with personnel within the support network.
• Effective presentation skills in small team settings with limited larger team discussions
• Provide input for area team member proficiency reviews.
• Gain exposure to interviewing, hiring, discipline and off-boarding processes with supervisor.
• Demonstrates proficiency on computer programs related to personal and team job functions (i.e. SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Associates must have the capability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, in addition to having effective written and verbal communications in English to meet training, safety and quality requirements.

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 stand (8-10 hours a day) and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop and twist. The employee is required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally move by pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to be worn for this position includes hearing protection and P100 respirator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but individual must be able to focus and complete high quality work despite ongoing interruptions.