DPF Technical Leader I - C-Shift (4On/4Off - 7:30Pm-7:45Am)

JOB TITLE: Technical Leader I JOB GRADE: NE10

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT NAME: NGKACU

DEPARTMENT NUMBER: NGKACU REPORTS TO: Supervisor

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I. POSITION SUMMARY

Technical leaders concentrate on the technical aspects of the production process, verifying correct setup and changeover, resolving production or equipment problems and reviewing quality of work.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

A. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Supervisor or Area Manager.

B. Assists with product changeover and set up production equipment and verifies the functionality of safety equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

C. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, devices, or products.

D. Monitors and adjusts production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

E. Inspects production for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

F. Monitors SPC charts and uses precision measuring instruments to perform quality checks.

G. Maintains inventory of job materials and ensures that operators have adequate raw materials and supplies.

H. Confirms the correct entry of computer input of ticket information.

I. Provides production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.

J. Writes work orders and updates journal at end of shift.

K. Follows company policies and enforces safety regulations.

L. Follows work procedures to meet production schedules.

M. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

N. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety in the department.

O. Trains operators as needed.

P. Measures and records data associated with operating equipment; provides advice or training to employees in the assigned area; and selects cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.

Q. Operates production equipment, when needed.

R. Assists engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.

S. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Supervisor or Area Manager

T. Inputs maintenance work orders through Maximo system

U. Reviews internal email and calendar system several times per shift

V. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and Kaizen activities, as needed

W. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials

X. This job has no supervisory responsibilities and no direct reports.

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

A. Customer Focus, Environmental Awareness and Compliance, Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills, Integrity and Accountability, Organizational Awareness, Respect and Humility, Safety Orientation, and Teamwork.

IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required Education and/or Experience

1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training

2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent

4. CRC Bronze or above

B. Required Language Skills

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and emergency procedure, and maintenance instructions.

2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

C. Required Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

D. Required Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

E. Preferred Qualifications

1. Fork Lift License and Pallet Jack License

2. Knowledge of database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; spreadsheet software; and word processing software

3. Certified Production Technician program completion

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here 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 and will be determined on a case by case basis):

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to occasionally use a pallet jack to move 400-500 pounds.
• The employee may be required to successfully pass scheduled testing for vision, hearing, respirator fitting and spirometry.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; and occasionally loud.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

B. The employee will work in multiple areas and will abide by any safety requirements; hearing, head and eye protection are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

C. Respirators, half mask cartridge respirators plus goggles, or full face cartridge respirators may be required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

A. This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.