Production Lead

Westlake is a competitive player in the petrochemicals industry, focused on delivering strong business results. Employees have the opportunity to gain experience in an entrepreneurial environment where we continue to build on our business successes by finding ways to improve. Join the team at DaVinci Roofscapes, a fast-growing, Lenexa, Kansas-based roofing material manufacturing company.

About the role

Manufacturing support position with responsibilities focused on optimizing and maintaining production processes to make quality products and reduce scrap.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up on all machines.
• Make process adjustments to fix quality issues.
• Become familiar with machine/mold adjustments.
• Work with the Process Engineer to ensure best quality parts.
• Set up and verify colors/blends.
• Troubleshoot and correct color problems.
• Understand basic materials.
• Respond to calls from operators regarding product/process questions and concerns.
• Consistently monitor production quality.
• Assist Process Engineer in special projects, material/color trials.
• Identify needed machine, maintenance, and tooling repairs and initiate appropriate work orders.
• Participate as needed in internal problem-solving/improvement group events.
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors/Management.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Comply with all Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Regular, reliable attendance, timeliness, and some scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

• Must understand quality defect standards for all products (e.g., short shots, flash, warp, off color).
• Should be able to program material ABS units.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and processes to build capabilities such as JDE, DSI, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Understand basic Excel, Word, and Email.
• Must be able to manage a production facility with minimal supervision and communicate all essential manufacturing information to appropriate personnel.
• Be able to run a shift in the Supervisor’s absence.

Qualifications

• Certification or training in relevant skills or trade preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field preferred.

Skills

• Prolonged standing or other stationary positions.
• Ability to complete repetitive movements such as typing.
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, safety shoes, and hardhat as needed).
• Bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse about the facilities.
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision – available day one.

Schedule

Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating days.