REPORTS TO: Production Manager

JOB PURPOSE: The Production Improvement Analyst is responsible for improving the manufacturing process, quality, methods, safety, environment, flexibility, and productivity of existing equipment and developing and optimizing reliable manufacturing processes relating to new and existing products.

AUTHORITY: All employees have the authority to stop operations/production for the following three reasons: 1) a quality defect, 2) an unsafe act, or 3) a health hazard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support other departments by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data necessary for decision-making.

· Offer technical assistance and advice to production and supports production training programs.

· Evaluate and improve processes currently in production

· Help improve process capability and improve quality rates and KPIs.

· Evaluate current processes and product designs for improving efficiency and yields.

· Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.

· Provide daily production support and develop new production processes.

· Lead efforts to improve plant productivity, reduce cycle time, reduce scrap and rework costs, and lower overall costs.

· Responsible for conducting analysis on cycle times and leading improvements

· Must have working knowledge of the Core Tools used to support the Quality Management system, including but not limited to, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities.

· Develop and review processes to minimize environmental impacts.

· Maintains files and documentation as necessary

· Auditing documentation for departments as necessary

· Data entry into systems and spreadsheets

· Updates and distributes daily reports to senior management including graphs, charts, and PowerPoint presentations

· Must be proficient in Microsoft office.

· Must have high level of interpersonal and statistical analysis skills

· Must be comfortable communicating with and training both in a one-on-one setting and with large groups of people

· Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed to meet production needs (off-shifts, weekends.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education

An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards. An individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.

Required:

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding/experience with statistical analysis
• Proven track record of process improvements.

Desired:

• Five or more years manufacturing experience relating to rubber/plastic injection products
• Possess knowledge of injection molding machines
• Possess knowledge of rubber injection molding process
• Possess knowledge of six sigma concepts and/or lean manufacturing techniques

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Russell Springs, KY 42642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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