Process Specialist

Go McPherson; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Go McPherson is seeking a responsible team member to ensure machines operate at peak efficiency and drive continuous improvement. The role involves training team members and carrying out high-level administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education, previous injection molding experience, and skills in leadership and communication. This position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the team’s performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous Injection Molding experience required.
• Experience with driving continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency.
• Train and develop new employees.
• Perform high level administrative tasks including project management.

Skills

Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues

Proficient in MS Office suite

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform with superior service

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary Responsible for ensuring machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise.

Job Description Details

• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.
• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Leadership

• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.
• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Production

• Completes changeover of machines for production runs.
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieves operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.
• Maintains set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department, including material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, and emergency procedures.
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines; notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.
• Answers equipment alarms.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Ensures efficient production to help achieve production scrap and OEE goals.
• Safely and efficiently shuts down equipment.
• Possesses knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process, including machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers and relevant lab equipment.
• Assists in scheduling production and communicates scheduling concerns with leadership to resolve discrepancies.
• Balances the production schedule with available resources to ensure timely production and on-time production goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
• Assists in presenting production information to managers and directors on a regular basis via production boards.
• Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

• Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing preventative maintenance on all tooling including tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual and dimensional inspection and complete assembly.
• Identify, assess root cause, communicate and recommend solutions to any tooling wear or damage.

Administrative

• Perform high level administrative tasks including researching equipment, developing investment proposals, formally communicating with vendors and director level leadership, project management, etc.
• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
• Ensure team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Provide input to leadership for performance reviews; advise of any issues or problems.
• Input production orders and confirmations in SAP.
• Help maintain appropriate records such as shift logs and QMS documents.
• Create work request forms for maintenance for upkeep of equipment and facilities.

Quality and Recordkeeping

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation.

Cleaning and Area Upkeep

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage work stations.
• Assist in daily cleaning and maintenance of production area, machinery, tooling, etc.
• Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Education or equivalent
• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous Injection Molding experience required
• Experience with driving continuous improvement processes; developing, training and motivating other team members