Lead Process Tech

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA); North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) is seeking a production operator to monitor and control the line, set up for start-ups and style changes, and ensure first-quality output. You will verify material specs, adjust as needed, and inspect processes from input to finish while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a team focused on lean practices and continuous improvement, working in a collaborative environment that values reliability, accuracy, and efficiency across the production

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with preference in plastics extrusion, nonwovens or paper manufacturing; excellent teamwork and communication.
• 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 or stand for the majority of the shift.

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

Problem-solving

Reading ruler

Basic math

ERP data entry

Forklift experience

Lift 50 lbs

Prolonged standing

Sit/stand for shift

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) Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.