
This position will lead a team at specific station(s) of the production area, including weigh up/specialty calendaring or mixing/milling/extrusion/packaging of silicone products.
This position is responsible for executing production plan assigned by operations manager and ensure production of products is completed in a timely manner according to plan. Other responsibility includes managing existing workflow, organizing job training to team members, as well as monitoring and reporting job status to stakeholders.
Position Responsibilities
- Execute production plan assigned by operations manager, communicate to team members and fulfills production schedule safely and on time. Communicate progress and coordinate with other team leads. Report job status to stake holders.
- Follow process instructions and safety procedures in all aspects of the job. Learn and follow company policies and procedures.
- Provide training and support to new operators and to other team members.
- Interface with computers and scanners to monitor and operate processes, perform material movements, check inventory, submit requisition requests and write maintenance requests
- Troubleshoots batch and equipment issues and seeks appropriate support if needed
- Maintain work area and other areas of the facility to achieve or exceed housekeeping and safety standards
- Identify opportunities for improvement or production workflows, organize pilot testing and roll out for new equipment.
- Write and own quality documents related to production such as Equipment Operation Instructions (EOI) and Job Safety Assessment (JSA)
- Monitor attendance, approve time off and manage performance of team members, issue disciplines as necessary
Position Qualifications
- Minimum GED or High School Diploma required, associate’s degree or higher preferred
- 2+ years of experience in supervision required
- Successful applicants will be highly organized and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as primary focus, but SAP or comparable ERP/scheduling software & Intranet are also desired).
- Good communication capabilities, internal and external focus.
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Compensation and Incentive plans
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
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Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Wellbeing fund
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Flexible hybrid work arrangements
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401(k) with company match
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Education Assistance Program
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Career development and advancement opportunities
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Support for Community Involvement
Reference Code: 30021
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.