Lead Process Tech

freudenberg; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg seeks an hands-on production professional to monitor and control the production line, set-up for start-ups and style changes, and adjust materials to ensure first-quality output.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning inspection, data entry into ERP and production databases, and collaboration with maintenance and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with preference in plastics extrusion, nonwovens or paper manufacturing.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience entering information into production database as well as ERP system.
• Must be able to read a ruler and understand fractions, and demonstrate basic math skills.
• Must be able to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and sit/stand flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output.
• Ability to set-up production line for start-up as well as all style changes required
• Monitor material specifications and make required adjustments to produce first quality material
• Inspect and observe line function from raw material input to quality material output, identifying deviations in process and/or equipment and communicating issues to maintenance or management
• Conducts regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process
• Practice lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Demonstrates a deliberate focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Math skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

ERP system

Production database

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output
• Ability to set-up production line for start-up as well as all style changes required
• Monitor material specifications and make required adjustments to produce first quality material
• Inspect and observe line function from raw material input to quality material output, identifying deviations in process and/or equipment and communicating issues to maintenance or management
• Conducts regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process
• Practice lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Demonstrates a deliberate focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred
• Manufacturing experience with preference in plastics extrusion, nonwovens or paper manufacturing.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience entering information into production database as well as ERP system
• Must be able to read a ruler and understand fractions, and demonstrate basic math skills
• Must be able to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to sit, stand for the majority of the shift

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)