Alkegen
LeadOperator
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“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.
Troubleshoots equipment; process issues; quality issues
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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