Valassis Direct Mail, Inc
Production Technician 3 Lead- 1st Shift (Marketing)
Directs and leads a Shared Mail crew in the daily operation of a collation machine to manufacture shared mail packages according to written specifications by performing the following duties.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Production: Monitors performance of machine and personnel. Ensures that goals are being met and issues are communicated to Supervisor. Completes all work assignments during production. Checking in material, Pocket set-ups, Move material offline that is no longer needed, and other assignments as necessary. Make adjustments to the machine that improve quality and performance. Assists crew members when needed. 40%
• Crew Leadership/Training: Organizes crew activities and delegates assignments. Performs assigned duties. Trains and develops all crew members. 30%
• Quality and Waste: Monitors product quality for correctness and report when errors occur. Monitors print and bundle quality. Make adjustments as necessary to correct quality issues. Monitors product waste and take steps to reduce or eliminate spoilage and doubles. 15%
• Communication/Record Keeping: Maintains accurate record keeping IE: safety audits, packages per hour, labor hours per thousand and other logs or forms. Communicates personnel issues to the Supervisor. Informs other Operators/Supervisors of pertinent information and communicates to other shifts as necessary. Other duties as assigned. 15%
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS
Communicate with other team members and leaders.
DECISION MAKING
Work prioritization to meet production commitments and goals
Machine staffing assignments
Machine processing speed
OTHER
Ability to work overtime, beyond regular schedule, to complete work assignments as required.EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language preferred.
• Basic computer software experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of machine components and manufacturing operation.
EXPERIENCE
• 3 - 5 years Related experience. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrates ability as a cell leader (multiple machines). Strong knowledge of machine components and manufacturing operations. Ability to troubleshoot machine problems. Demonstrates advance skills in computers and production reports. (Required)18.50 hourly. The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.
Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!
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