Niterra North America

JOB PURPOSE:           Lead area of assignment to ensure Production requirements are met

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:        

• Lead associates and provide feedback to managers for evaluations
• Verify proper start up and shut down of line machinery, under all circumstances (ie normal, emergency, special conditions);
• Maintain proper machine control settings for area of responsibility;
• Reaction, investigation, and resolution of all abnormalities in line operations;
• Establish and/or maintain inventory control;
• Assignment of daily duties for Associates; evaluate direct reports utilizing established systems;
• Recognize the need for discipline and assist the Supervisor in disciplinary meetings concerning Associate related issues;
• Perform appropriate level of maintenance on machines;
• Monitor area manning and performance to evaluate and manage productivity;
• Monitor quality of production in order to minimize defects and overall costs;
• Responsible for meeting KPI goals in assigned area;
• Adhere to NGK policies and procedures and ensure direct reports are compliant;
• Participate in Safety related investigations
• Suggest and participate in continuous improvement opportunities;
• Maintain required systems within production (TPM, Lean MFG., SPC, Inventory Control etc.)
• Prompt reporting to Supervisor when production schedules are in danger of not being met;
• Prompt reporting to Supervisor when product quality is compromised;
• Interface effectively with other departments, suppliers, and customers;
• Operate machinery as necessary to meet production needs;
• Provide departmental training/communication as required;
• Ensure accurate record keeping in assigned area;
• Function as a First Responder per the WVSM Manual;
• Understand/comply with QMS policy/procedures;
• Understand/comply with EMS policy/procedures;
• Adhere to safety policy/procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of household duties including 5S;
• Successful completion of assigned training;
• Assist in development of effective operating procedures;
• Prompt reporting of any abnormalities to management;
• Will perform other duties as assigned by management;
• Overtime, varying shifts, and weekends often required to meet production needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred. 

Combination of post-secondary education and/or previous associated work experience commensurate to two years required. 

Will be required to complete continuing education courses as mandated by management.