Production Team Lead - Drive Quality & Efficiency

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling SE & Co. KG in Akron, OH is seeking a production operator to lead and support daily manufacturing activities. You will ensure work instructions, quality standards, and production requirements are followed, operating assembly equipment and molding machines as needed.

You will monitor processes, maintain records, and assist with changeovers and maintenance while training new operators. A strong emphasis on 5S and safety is expected.

Qualifications

• Lead and support production operators in daily manufacturing activities.
• Ensure work instructions, quality standards, and production requirements are followed.
• Operate assembly equipment and molding machines as needed.
• Monitor production processes and address quality or efficiency concerns.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine operation and report malfunctions or quality issues to supervisors.
• Support technical teams during equipment changeovers and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and error resolution.
• Train and mentor new production operators.
• Promote and maintain 5S workplace organization standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Stop and start production equipment within operating guidelines.
• Assist with continuous improvement to boost productivity, safety, and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Röchling SE & Co. KG in Akron, OH is seeking a production operator to lead and support daily manufacturing activities. You will ensure work instructions, quality standards, and production requirements are followed, operating assembly equipment and molding machines as needed.

You will monitor processes, maintain records, and assist with changeovers and maintenance while training new operators. A strong emphasis on 5S and safety is expected.