Manufacturing Operator I: Lean Production & Growth

Web Industries; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are essential team members who follow standard work and specifications to manufacture products. You will set up machines to specifications, convert materials, run trials, and document results while training fellow workers to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, quality documentation, production scheduling, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to maximize throughput and uptime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions.
• Basic computer/math skills; Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Self-Motivated and detail oriented.
• Team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications.
• Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications.
• Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed.
• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production.
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
• Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator I completion.
• Run any production line as required.
• Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc.
• Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met.
• Support material handling as required.
• Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups).
• Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies.
• Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative.
• Maximize through-put and uptime.
• Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders).
• Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified.
• Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent.
• Train other employees and sign off passports.
• Keep the factory 'customer ready' at all times.
• Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled.
• Assist in managing all Kanban’s.
• Lead by example in Dependable, Judgement, Can Do Mentality.
• Is a good communicator (verbal, written) and makes sound decisions.
• Self-Starter and Team Player.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Web Industries Manufacturing Operators are essential team members who follow standard work and specifications to manufacture products. You will set up machines to specifications, convert materials, run trials, and document results while training fellow workers to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, quality documentation, production scheduling, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to maximize throughput and uptime.