GENERAL PURPOSE: The Finishing Lead is required to work closely between the Finishing Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Scheduler to monitor each job in the schedule. This position will play a key role in the timely delivery of orders to customers as well as reducing lag time due to department issues. Finishing Lead will monitor jobs entered in the production schedule and update the status if needed. This position will also coordinate the requests of repairs within the department. Finishing Lead is also responsible for keeping up glue inventories and expiration dates forwarded to the materials group for ordering and updates on expiration dates.

Report on department board working with operators on issues and wins within the department.

This position reports to the Finishing Manager.

Other responsibilities are to assist in department training on all duties within the Finishing Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Set crewing board at the beginning of each shift start, work closely with Managers and Supervisors to insure proper crewing and schedule for the shift.

• Understand and Effectively Communicate Dept. Goals and Improvement Projects.

• Challenge the crew on Safety (including PPE), Quality, Production Goals, Downtime, and Break Times. Communicate expectations, monitor and address as needed throughout the entire shift.

• Lead DSM Board Meeting and Communicate Feedback to Shift Supervisor and Finishing Manager. Communicate the Wins and Losses along with the Whys.

• Must be capable of fulfilling all requirements as a Gluer Operator.

• Meeting with Production Scheduler before Scheduling Meeting to set and understand the daily schedule. (Day Shift Only) Keep an open line of communication with scheduling.

• Throughout production run, perform checks to ensure cartons are folding properly and glue application is consistent and accurate.

• Monitors identification bars on multiple order jobs to prevent mixed items.

• Monitors Leary Detection system to ensure quality product.

• Ensures any non-conforming materials are identified.

• Sets up and utilizes Label-Aire equipment for jobs that require tags or labels.

• Will be responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of gluers. Either individually or with the assistance of Maintenance Personnel.

• Performs line clearance according to established QOP.

• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Radius, VWT, and AC4D

• Assist crews in troubleshooting issues with the machines and any other duties as needed, including non-conforming products.

• Reviews job jacket to determine specifications and/or special instructions for job and examines approved sample to determine gluing areas folding areas, and pre-breaks required to produce carton.

• Assist with Make-Readies and make adjustments to gluer to achieve specifications including proper fold/gluing, opening force, score balance.

• Examines glue pot and if necessary, cleans, checks level of glue in glue pot on all gluers and in drum for extrusion systems.

• Sets barcode scanner, challenges barcode scanner to ensure proper function.

• Sets Leary Detection system (glue scanner); challenges all functions to ensure proper quality.

• Trains new associates hired for trainee positions.

• Trains existing operators on additional pieces of equipment (i.e. gluers, Label-Aire equipment, hot melt equipment, Leary systems, etc.)

• Responsible for Finishing Materials Inventory, every Monday.

• Complete Yellow Belt Training and Yellow Belt Project.

• Participate In and Lead E3 Problem Solving Events.

• Participate in Leary Training and Pass the Leary Test with a Score of 90% or Better.

• Perform any other task assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

• Prior experience as a Glue Operator. (Lead Glue Operator).

• 5-years work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Glue Operator & Lead Operator)

• Good computer skills - data entry & various machine functions controlled by computer.

• Good problem-solving skills - able to diagnose problems on gluer as well as assist others with the same.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

• Good communicator and able to monitor Finishing team members to enable them to perform assigned responsibilities accurately.

• Must have high-level working knowledge of finishing machinery.

• High-level mechanical aptitude to perform basic to advanced make ready on Finishing equipment.

• Ability to follow established QOP/WI is critical.

• Quality-minded and proficient when it comes to fine detail.

• Able to stand for long periods of time while feeding gluers, highly repetitive at times.

• Able to use technical knowledge to recognize/generate improvements in process, procedure, and operations.

• Able to work without close supervision while producing a high yield of product.

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