Production Operator 3rd shift, Monday through Friday

Together, let’s create the car systems of the future: With 12,000 employees in 23 countries and a $1.4Bn turnover, we are a global plastic solutions provider which designs and produces cutting-edge parts and complex systems for virtually every OEM in the world. Our innovation strategy drives us to invent unique solutions that shift the way cars interact with passengers and are powered for greener mobility. Join a diverse, dynamic, and international group powered by strong team spirit.

About the Role

Novares is seeking a Production Operator for the 3rd shift (Monday through Friday) in Prairie du Chien. The role has three levels of responsibility:

• Level 1: Ensure production and the quality of this production in compliance with procedures.
• Level 2: Ensure production and quality in compliance with procedures and work on different production stations (versatile).
• Level 3: Ensure production and quality in compliance with procedures, work on different production stations (versatile), and perform other functions (multi-skilled).

Responsibilities

Level 1

• Ensure production in compliance with procedures:
  • Produce in accordance with procedures and standards (production, quality, flows, health & safety, etc.).
  • Record production on the relevant sheets.
  • Package and identify parts produced and affix labels.
  • Validate conformity between the product and product labels.
• Control the quality of production:
  • Raise quality alarms (process anomalies, product anomalies).
  • Ensure the smooth running of the work process.
• Ensure the conformity and cleanliness of the work area:
  • Clean workstations.
  • Check the conformity of the workstation before starting production.
• Help ensure the correct operation of the Production Team:
  • Make suggestions and help implement them.
  • Develop versatility and multi-skills.
  • Take part in working groups and progress meetings.
  • Comply with company rules and 5S.
  • Assist other team members.
• Pass on required information to the production team:
  • Attend team meetings.
  • Notify the process leader or manager in the event of a fault or potential problem.
  • Ensure instructions are communicated to the next shift team's operator.

Level 2 (In addition to Level 1 responsibilities)

• Ensure production in compliance with procedures:
  • Manage the station and comply with standard production rates.
  • Assist in removing and installing peripheral devices (special machines, assemblies, etc.) during production changes.
  • Detect and solve common problems related to the job.
  • Develop versatility to work on several product families and build multi-skills.
• Control the quality of production:
  • Perform reworks.

Level 3 (In addition to Level 1 and 2 responsibilities)

• Ensure production in compliance with procedures:
  • Restart the station following shutdown (peripheral device, press) if authorized.
  • Assist with production changes if authorized.
• Control the quality of production:
  • Help reduce the number of rejected parts (lean manufacturing, monitoring of red containers).
  • Analyze causes of non-conformity and propose solutions.
  • Detect complex problems and implement actions to solve them.
• Ensure the conformity and cleanliness of the work area:
  • Perform level 1 maintenance.
• Help ensure the correct operation of the Production Team:
  • Train new employees in production products/processes as required.
• Provide technical tutoring on production and associated training:
  • Coordinate training and train operators.
  • Provide technical support to operators.
  • Monitor the training needs of operators.
  • Help integrate new production processes and ensure their reliability and quality.

Requirements

• Manual dexterity to assemble, operate, adjust, and inspect.
• Near vision to handle small parts and detect visual defects.
• Normal color vision and depth perception capability.
• Ability to take direction from others.
• Communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reading and basic math comprehension to understand and interpret training guides, standard operating procedures, quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.), and complete production reports.

Schedule

3rd shift, Monday through Friday.