Production Technician

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF JOB

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Team Members must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Standing on a concrete floor

Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area

Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level

Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting

Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance

Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance

Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc

Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties

Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems

Understands principles of inventory control

Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals

Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.

Has a general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

1. Functional/Technical skills

2. Planning

3. Drive for Results

4. Priority Setting

5. Customer focus

6. Peer Relationships

KEY FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Relationship building with other Associates and teams

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analyze equipment support needs

Strong organization skills

KEY EXPERIENCES

1 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines

Knowledge of inventory control principles

Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification

Experience with SAP

DESIRED EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Decisions

Input on how to improve processes and equipment

Make changes to SOP's and Job aids as necessary to maintain equipment to eliminate losses

Preventive maintenance changes to eliminate losses from wear

Centerline changes based on historical data to eliminate losses

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

None- but must be a good communicator and have good rel