Downstream Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

To operate Downstream production machinery safely and efficiently; maintain appropriate documentation and communicate ideas and problems to appropriate staff; perform scheduled preventative maintenance and downstream equipment changeovers; responsible for producing best quality product. In addition to the following duties, this position requires the employee to perform the responsibilities of the Production Associate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed company established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) expectations and customer quality expectations.
• Follow Lock out / Tag out policy.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when entering the production area.
• Safe operation of all fire extinguishers.
• Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to Shift Production Supervisor immediately.
• Utility knifes will not be used on the production floor.
• Participate in safety training as scheduled and provided by the company.
• Obey all machine guards and safety warnings.
• Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times.
• Ensure all production meets or exceed customer standards and expectations.
• Ensure all production is properly labeled and/or tagged.
• Ensure all non-conforming products are placed on hold with proper hold documentation completed.
• Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed or when necessary.
• Ensure all quality checks are properly completed and recorded in the NWA Quality Monitor or a plant specific form at the scheduled intervals.
• Ensure all raw material lot numbers are properly obtained and recorded as required.
• Communicate out of specification conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program.
• Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
• Ensure downstream equipment is clean and in ‘showroom condition’ after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
• Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas.
• Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement as outlined in the Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) guidelines.
• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.
• Perform scheduled downstream production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule.
• Perform downstream changeovers with limited downtime as described in Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) procedures.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
• Maintain sufficient records to support the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system – MicroMain.
• Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation to maintain sufficient parts inventory.
• Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point.
• Complete the required paperwork and/or electronic data entry for all Micromain work orders.
• Generate the necessary quick tickets when emergency repairs are required.
• Coordinate with Production Manager as it relates to production equipment training and employee development.
• Provide suggestions for training topics.
• Complete any machine and task specific training in the described timeframe.
• Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping