Senior Operator

Overview

The Senior Operator leads production crews in efficiently operating the company’s production equipment. They ensure all components are in place for each job, achieve quality results, and manage in-line finishing tasks with minimal supervision. The role includes operating and troubleshooting various line equipment, performing minor mechanical repairs, and maintaining high standards for productivity, waste reduction, and quality.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company’s production equipment.
• Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job.
• Absolutely ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Able to think critically and perform work in a safe manner.
• Provide suggestions for improvement and ensure team members are also working in a safe manner.
• Strong converting line finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding of how to achieve high product quality that meets the specifications of the product.
• Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment.
• Strong inline finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding and ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e. gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision.
• Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates.
• Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Efficiently operates in-line systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste and quality standards.
• Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately track line counts.
• Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement.
• Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set.
• Works within all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding

Environment

• Motion equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+
• Personal Protective Equipment required