Relief Operator - Days/Nights

Position Summary
The Relief Operator assists the Production Supervisor in monitoring the production of the product and provides on the job training (OJT) to new employees following the Train the Trainer training outline.

Duties and Responsibilities


Ability to adequately perform all production lines
Properly relieve employees within assigned zone
Provide information and support to basic operator questions
Provide OJT to operators within working zone based on training plan
Knowledge of equipment and safe operation of tools and allowed equipment
Must be able to read and understand work components and standard work instructions
Adherence to all safety protocol and procedures
Assists with 5S process and procedures. Encourages team members to follow 5S practices
Understands and follows procedures for secondary operations (hot stamp, welders, drills, etc.)
Determines and segregates scrap. Completes manual scrap papers
Understands and follows machine down procedure
Actively replenish supplies for production operators as required
Foster an environment of teamwork
Provide people, line and product issues to appropriate personnel
Addresses deviations from Standard Work with operators
Thorough understanding of quality standards and processes
Conduct daily safety observations


Safe operation of a forklift and various attachments as needed


Disassemble returned customer scrap products and remove all components
Load disassembled product into the shredder following safety procedures


Education and Experience
Required:

Ability to perform all production lines safely and efficiently
Exhibited leadership qualities within projects or quantifiable actions
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Nice to Have:

Experience with Excel, CMS or other data gathering/reporting tools
Previous training experience
Two years of experience in a manufacturing plant
Familiarity with injection-molding
Lean Manufacturing experience


Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.