Process Technician - Kitting

Description

To identify, validate and recommend various options to improve productivity on production lines and in the warehouse/setup while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and keeping costs down. This associate must be able to get consensus from various departments on efficiency improvement options in order to implement changes. This associate will also be evaluating existing processes and data to reduce or eliminate waste and nonessential tasks from operations.

OUTCOME: Improved Efficiency

• Create and revise standard work instructions reducing waste and nonessential tasks
• Establish time and employee-based efficiency targets while maintaining quality and cost constraints
• Establish the pros and cons of various efficiency methodologies.

OUTCOME: Documentation

• Work to develop standardized work instructions for work cells
• Work with departments to gain consensus and help establish training methodologies

OUTCOME: Production Support

• Provide solutions to overall packaging issues that occur during the day-to-day operations of the facilities
• Work with Set-up and Production Mgr. on establishing efficient methods that provide a “best fit” based on our equipment capabilities.
• Be a part of the First Run Launch process.
• Provide daily support for operation metrics and analysis as needed
• Communicate directly with the shop floor associates to evaluate how the packaging is working

OUTCOME: Warehouse/Setup Support

• Provide solutions to setup and warehouse issues that occur during the day-to-day operations of the facilities
• Work with Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Supervisors on establishing “best fit” methodologies

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

Action oriented:

• Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Optimizes work processes:

• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ensures Accountability:

• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Drives Results:

• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Collaborates:

• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Values differences:

• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Communicates effectively:

• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Instills trust:

• Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Demonstrates self-awareness:

• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Self-development:

• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Nimble learning:

• Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Situational adaptability:

• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate Degree or equivalent from technical school or two-year college
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in lean methodologies
• Good verbal and written skills
• Preferred experience with troubleshooting skills
• Preferred experience with D365 but not required
• Preferred experience with GM and/or FCA packaging guidelines, standards, and processes but not required

Salary : $37,900 - $48,000