Technical Knowledge:
- Demonstrates familiarity with finished goods, production supplies and materials, production methods and procedures.
- Demonstrates fundamental understanding of polymer processing to include extrusion and thermoforming.
- Ability to analyze and apply knowledge of machine/equipment capabilities to maximize production schedules.
- Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
Efficiency:
- Demonstrate ability to initiate and perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action to drive improvement.
- Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.
Quality:
- Ability to read, understand and analyze statistical data and characteristics.
- Ability to correctly utilize gauging equipment.
Compliance & Regulatory:
- Ensures receiving, storage and usage procedures of production materials or supplies are completed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
- Maintain required records and documentation, as related to materials and supplies, for internal/external audit requirements including SPC, GMP, SQF and customer specific (Panda Express, Yum).
- Ensure compliance and train employees on standard operational procedures in relation to SPC program, polices, procedures and third party GMP audits.
Safety:
- Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of the key components that comprise an effective plant wide safety program along with the ability to lead, develop and drive world class safety performance.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory position.
- Education or a degree in a relevant field a plus.
- Knowledge of the Plastics Industry processes and equipment, specifically extrusion and thermoforming strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of raw material and production supplies utilized in the production of finished goods.
- Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with database applications.
- Basic understanding of plastic physical properties and behaviors
ADA - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Must be able to:
- Work a rotating 12-hour day or night shift with overtime as required.
- stand and/or walk constantly
- Sit occasionally
- Speak and hear constantly
- Use of fingers, hands and arms constantly