Job Title: Production Shift Lead
Classification: Non-exempt
Department: EP
Reports To: EP Supervisor
Shift: Night Shift
General Duties
+ Create atmosphere of success by ensuring all team members have ‘what they need, when they need it’
+ Ensure proper training to employees at all positions within their EP line
+ Understand safety expectations to model a safe and productive working environment.
+ Continuous communication with leadership and staff of current production goals
+ Delegate tasks to support staff as needed to complete daily duties and meet production goals
+ Maintain good working relationships with fellow shift leads, quality control inspection personnel, and other departments to ensure production needs are met.
+ Continuously monitor EP line to prevent bottlenecks and constraints, adjusting workload and personnel in order to maintain flow of product.
Daily Tasks
+ Conduct before shift line-walk to ensure equipment is within tolerances and specs.
+ Check blacklight for correct specifications per blacklight inspection sheet
+ Check fill levels of chemical tanks (nitric, water, penetrant)
+ Make sure line is clean and organized per 5s standards
+ Check each workstation continuously to make sure they are running well and keeping with production speeds:
+ Loaders – have material needed, all 60 level, hangers in good condition
+ Black Light – not over crowded with WIP, providing 8 seconds inspection
+ Grinders – all mechanical in good working condition, not overloaded with WIP, rotating positions to avoid injury, Auto-oiler full
+ White Light – not overloaded, 8 seconds per part, have needed ink/markers
+ Packers – not overloaded with WIP, have correct layer check sheets & packing instructions
+ Floaters – Make sure each station has the appropriate level of containers (loading and packing)
+ EP machinery – ensure correct fill levels in tanks, request new chemical totes as needed, remove fallen parts as needed, keep area clean and organized
+ Provide ownership of EP machinery
+ Inspect common-wear parts for issues (e.g. hangers, carriers, grinders, etc)
+ Ensure chemical tanks are filled within specifications
+ Provide detailed descriptions of breakdowns to maintenance when needed
+ Ensure SOPs are being followed and best practices are in place:
+ Confirm layer check sheets are correct
+ Make sure the area is clean and orderly
+ Ensure all employees are using PPE required
+ Provide mentorship and training to employees to further improve skills
+ Respond to stop, call, wait requests
+ Lead end-of-shift cleaning to prep line for next shift
+ Clean and sweep floors
+ Dust working areas
+ Remove trash and debris from working areas
+ Report any missing or needed supplies
Skills
+ Read and interpret documents and SOPs.
+ Ability to think ‘On-your-feet’ to solve unique problems and overcome challenges
+ Ability to complete routine reports and audits
+ Basic math (add, multiply, divide, subtract)
+ Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills – be able to resolve minor issues independently
+ Strong communication
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