This position will be on a 2/2/3 rotation, 12 hour 6p-6a-Nights 20% shift premium on hours worked. Principle Duties & Essential Functions Operates Machinery: • Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications • Responsible to convert the correct materials to work order specifications • Responsible for execution of trials and recording of results as needed • Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production • Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program • Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion • Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order • Operates Fork Lift Safety and Environmental Compliance: • Complies with safety rules and standards • Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager • Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management • Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards • Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents • Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements. Manage Production Schedule: • Run any production line as required • Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc • Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met • Support material handling as required • Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups) Process Improvement and Maintenance: • Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies • Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative • Maximize through-put and uptime • Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders) • Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified • All other duties as assigned by management and supervision Training: • Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent • Train other employees and sign off passports Visual Factory Goal: • Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times • Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled • Assist in managing all Kanban’s Employee Ownership Behaviors: Lead by example in demonstrating the following; • Dependable: Behaves in a sensible way and does what they say and leads by example • Judgement: Uses Good Judgement by considering safety implications, decision making, using KT and other tools to drive sound decisions • Can Do Mentality: Is able to step in to situation and mentor how to accomplish task and demonstrates this behavior by using know LEAN, Problem Solving and methodical learned tools Communication Skills: • Is a good communicator (verbally, written to be well equipped with the tools to communicate effectively and convey information so that is received and understood • Makes Sound Decisions. Able to make purposeful selection from among a set of alternatives in light of a given object • Self-Starter. Is able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal • Strong Delegator. Ability to position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training • Team Player. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal and uphold our culture • Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations. Required Qualifications/Skills: • High School Diploma or GED • 1-2 years of manufacturing experience • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English • Ability to read and understand complex work instructions • Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills • Team oriented • Ability to lift 50-75 pounds • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Additional Preferred Skills: • Experience with flexible material • Track record of strong communication and above average job performance. • Fork Lift Certification To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.