Production Lead - Assembly

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of Smurfit Westrock-Vitop safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced.
• Ensure safe, efficient production with minimum waste.
• Process all reports completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the performance and documentation of quality control checks.
• Maintain established quality standards, machine efficiencies, and production levels.
• Communicate these standards to staff.
• Successfully complete all essential training.
• Work directly with oversight of assembly room hoppers, feeders, vacuum loaders, and material conveyor systems. Perform alarm troubleshooting.
• Perform part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
• Generate documentation on changes that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
• Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and procedures.
• Preform all duties safely and efficiently.
• Provide training and explain responsibilities of position to new team members.
• Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
• Assist other team members and departments as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification/Experience

• A high school education or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experiences in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment and rotate jobs or shifts as needed.
• Experience with basic hand tools required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety practices and expectations.
• Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements to include Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Knowledge of Safety, 5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus.
• Understanding standard work (SOP’s).
• Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies.
• Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by Smurfit Westrock - Vitop, USA.

Skills

• Skilled in lifting heavy packages and objects.
• Skilled in operating pallet jacks.
• Skilled in problem solving.
• Basic reading and math.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., email, data entry).
• Basic administrative skills (i.e., filing, organization).
• Basic mechanical skills.

What we offer

• A corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Benefits

• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.