Alkegen

LeadOperator

$0–0k Buffalo, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Operator at Alkegen. Skills: process management, operational metrics, continuous improvement. Support manufacturing lines. setup processing equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

meeting of various operating equipment to meet daily key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Safety, Quality and Production Rate

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoots equipment; process issues; quality issues

Eligibility Requirements

work a 12-hour, continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7-7 rotating days/nights), lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, lift, squat, walk, and stand for up to 12 hours at a time, Comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company rules and regulations on Health, Safety and Environmental issues, embody Alkegen's core safety principles, use of PPE, Safe Standards of Work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school Diploma or equivalent, working knowledge of Microsoft office, basic computer skills, learn and access information through computer databases, read and interpret simple gauges, Follow work instructions, provide feedback for improvements, work a 12-hour, continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7-7 rotating days/nights), lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, lift, squat, walk, and stand for up to 12 hours at a time

Nice to Have

Associate degree or other post high school training, Prior chemical operator experience, 5S and Six Sigma knowledge

What You'll Do.

Support manufacturing lines

setup processing equipment

operate processing equipment

control processing equipment

assist in testing basic quality

maintain productivity standards

maintain safe operation

Provide leadership to Line Operators

meet daily key performance indicators

follow written work instructions

Complete hourly process checks

complete daily process checks

complete records of in process parameters

Monitor product specifications

Prepare production reports

Prepare quality reports

Perform quality checks

Perform material handling tasks

Complete minor adjustments on equipment

Troubleshoots equipment issues

Troubleshoots process issues

Troubleshoots quality issues

Conduct minor equipment repairs

Complete minor mechanical adjustments

disassemble equipment

Assist Advisors with leading operators

direct Line operators

Maintain clean workplace

Maintain safe workplace

Maintain orderly workplace

training operators per work instruction

Provide relief for other areas

Comply with rules and regulations

Maintain safety standards

identify unsafe conditions

correct unsafe conditions

champion safety in the workplace

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works well indivisibly and in group settings with all levels of plant staff; Assists Advisors with leading and directing Line operators for their assigned manufacturing line; assist maintenance and engineering staff in resolving issues

Full Job Description

## Job Requirements **Why work for us?** Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! The **Lead Operator** supports the manufacturing lines to setup, operate and control a variety of processing and auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber and its products, as well as assist in testing basic quality, maintain productivity standards and maintain safe operation. This position also provides leadership to Line Operators. This position reports directly to the Shift Advisor, but also takes instruction and direction from the Process Engineers. **What You 'll Do:** * Responsible for meeting of various operating equipment to meet daily key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Safety, Quality and Production Rate. * Responsible for following written work instructions to set-up, operate and control process related equipment to safely manufacture ceramic fibers and products. * Complete hourly and daily process checks along with completing records of in process parameters. * Monitor various product specifications to ensure desired results in product quality. * Prepare paperwork including production reports and quality repor

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