Assist in coordinating tasks to assure maximum productivity, align labor needs and set priorities to meet production & customer needs
Assist in onboarding new employees and training job tasks and general skills to Ag Leader quality standards
Field team member questions and problem solve as issues arise
Follow quality control, Kanban and 5s procedures
Inspect finished product for acceptable quality and errors, identify non-conforming material and log appropriately. Determine cause of non-conforming material.
Identify product test fails, assign DMRs where needed
Contribute to discussions on daily walkthrough, especially in regards to department goals, productivity and areas of improvement
Efficiently keep the department supplied with orders and jobs to meet demand, schedule on-demand when necessary
Complete minor repairs on-demand within the department
Communicate to supervisor and engineering any equipment or machinery in need of repairs
Help maintain accurate training records which support our QMS and ISO 9001 certification
Follow proper procedures for using Epicor, Machine Down, Gold Standard, Order Tracker, Production Loader and Job Manager
Maintain accurate copies of work instructions for department
Assist with new product introductions, be the first point of contact for feedback on what it will look like from an operator’s perspective, forecast issues and identify efficiencies
Communicate, cross-train and problem solve with other departments
As necessary, must be able to operate production equipment with confidence, up to and including, production vehicles (WAVE), hand tools, etc.
Where applicable, perform annual re-certification trainings for all operators
Where applicable, record and create job receipts for finished product for transfer to shipping/distribution
Ensure shift/department has CPR first-aid certified personnel
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous knowledge of Ag Leader production process is desired
Basic computer knowledge and ability to utilize computer to perform daily tasks
Proven ability to handle work environment pressure(s) while multi-tasking
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Capable of communicating appropriately and effectively, specifically while leading a team and providing direction
Flexibility to stay late as necessary
Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours with scheduled breaks
Ability to work 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed
