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Technician-Production Jobs in Vaughan, ON at Westlake Careers
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SUMMARY
This role will assist the Production Supervisor with the supervision of all production and compounding efforts during assigned shift to ensure we meet Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and in implementing continuous improvement plans related to efficiency, quality and talent development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Strictly Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times
Assigns duties to all shift members and ensures that production schedule will be completed
Conducts safety checks
Provide technical leadership as needed to shift personnel, to include: line setup/operation, metrics definition/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitation
Responsible for attendance, vacation schedules, training and other administrative tasks as needed
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment to dictate efficient workflow
Delegate responsibility and recognize, develop, train and utilize talents and capabilities of all shift personnel
Administer on the job training to new employees and provide continuous training as needed
Participate and act as a lead for the Extruder Operator training
Facilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting as needed
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to include: 6S, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality/innovations
Assists employees in all aspects of the extrusion lines
Knows how and where to use the extrusion equipment, proper safety devices, tooling and hand tools to produce efficiently high-quality vinyl siding and accessories
Knows and understands specifications and requirements i.e. gauge, cartons, profiles, packaging procedures, tooling etc.
Monitor production schedule and arrange necessary information to the line operators related to product changes
Must have the ability to troubleshoot and monitor all extrusion lines
Must be able to do all set ups of product and tooling using proper procedures
Must assist operators with colour changes, roll changes, screen changes etc.
Operate an extrusion line if necessary in the absence of regular extrusion operator
Monitor and increase if possible regrind used on the lines
Check all die wiring at the start of each shift as well as after any line starts up (i.e. screen changes etc.)
Assume the role of Production Supervisor in the event of their absence
Other duties as needed and request by superiors
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience; specifically extrusion
Knowledge and experience in material control, engineering, compounding, quality and maintenance
Understanding of manufacturing processes. Success in planning, executing and managing projects Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences
Strong communication skills. Self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating continental shift
Title: Technician-Production
Company: Westlake Careers
Location: Vaughan, ON
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