Cell Leader - 3rd Shift

Adkev Inc.; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adkev, Inc. is seeking a Cell Leader in its Production Department to direct production associates, ensure quality, and meet on-time delivery while adhering to IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling technicians, performing routine quality checks, printing labels, maintaining 5S, and supporting Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1 year as Production Technician or related role.
• Preferred: 1 year as Auditor, Trainer or Supervisory.
• Pallet Jack certification available or required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Production Techs effectively according to skill level.
• Perform routine visual quality checks and report findings.
• Print and disperse labels at shift start and during shift.
• Verify lot traceability of product and materials.
• Set up workstations and verify stock at stations.
• Pull End of Run product and partials as required.
• Reset check stations and troubleshoot defects.
• Maintain 5S and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Be flexible for overtime or different shifts as needed.

Skills

Basic Math

English

PC literate

Production knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Regina McKee
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Job Description:CELL LEADER

Dept:Production

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a task driven, intermediate-level production position within the Production Department. The basic function of the position is to give directions to Production associates to safely provide Adkev, Inc. customers with quality product on time; print and dispense labels; and assist Shift Supervisor with duties as assigned. The incumbent is required to attend to all assigned duties and responsibilities (tasks) and maintain accuracy standards of production in accordance with stated requirements and IATF 16949 standards.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Required: 1 year Production Technician Experience and/or related experience.

Preferred: 1 year Auditor, Trainer or Supervisory Experience

Certifications:

Pallet Jack

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Knowledge of areas of production to include cells, utility, trainer

Basic Math, English, PC Literate

Physical

Body Position:

This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time (8-12 hours); walk plant floor when needed to perform responsibilities of the job; pull skidded product manually with pallet jack; have the ability of eyesight and hearing (corrected) and full use of limbs. Communication using and held radio is required.

Body Movement:

This position requires the ability to stoop, squat, and climb stairs and ladders; ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to perform all aspects of the job without significant accommodation. Must also be able to work at and above shoulder level for extended periods of time raising arm above shoulder height consistently to operate powered assembly tools.

Mental

Mathematics:

Mathematics: This position requires excellent math skills and accuracy to include SPC understanding, inventory totals, weights and measurements, and efficiency percentages.

Language:

Language: This position requires the ability to read, write and speak English. Must write legibly. Must be able to communicate with others.

Human Relations skills

This position requires the ability to communicate with and maintain positive interpersonal skills with all members of the organization.

Working Conditions

Adkev, Inc. makes every effort to provide a pleasant environmentally controlled working atmosphere. However, on occasion, the position may require visiting customers, vendors, or outside professionals for which the company has no control of their environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Cell Leader directly reports to and is accountable to the Shift Supervisor.

The Cell Leader will have secondary reporting to the Plant Manager.

Production Technicians directly report to and are accountable to the Cell Leader for job

assignments, skill and training assessment, safety, and productivity.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

• Schedule Production Techs effectively according to skill level
• Perform routine visual quality checks (approximately every 2 hours) and while giving Production Techs breaks; report any findings per procedure and correct Production Tech’s performance, notify Shift Supervisor
• Participate in QCR resolution, corrective actions and containment of defects
• Print and disperse labels at the beginning of and throughout the shift
• Verify product and material being used meets lot traceability standards
• Help to scan Denso racks as needed (Goodland Plant)
• Perform backup functions during Shift Supervisor absence from the floor
• Must be flexible, multi-task oriented and able to prioritize own tasks to complete workload in scheduled shift time per standard work.
• Prioritize production requirements per Shift Supervisor direction, monitor for inefficiencies and provide feedback to Shift Supervisor for improvements (point out waste of labor, machine time and materials)
• Relieve production techs for breaks
• Set up workstations, communicate to Utility Tech and verify stock production/packaging supplies at workstations
• Pull End of Run product from press (location specific)
• Pull partials from partial area and end of run partials
• Reset check stations (red lights); trouble shoot cause and verify defective product has not been packaged
• Meet intermediate training requirements, follow established safety practices and policies, monitor safety compliance of cell members, report and assist Shift Leader in immediate correction of violations
• Support and maintain 5S system throughout the plant
• Adhere to Adkev, Inc.’s No Fault Attendance policy (expectation is 4 or less absence points)
• Be able to work overtime or adjusted schedule (any shift), as required, with little or no advance notice
• Adhere to Adkev, Inc.’s policies, procedures and instructions
• Other duties as required

MEASUREMENTS OF PERFORMANCE

• When the above responsibilities and duties are accomplished in a timely and effective manner
• The output of the position is accomplished on time in accordance of efficient scheduling
• and sufficient resources
• Compliance with all safety and regulatory issues are met with no safety violations
• Maintain personal certifications to include professional certifications
• IATF16949 standards, processes or duties assigned are performed
• Will cross train and maintain certification in other duties as directed by Shift Leader or Production Manager