Process Technician

About the role Under the supervision of the Process Engineering Manager, incumbent will be responsible for monitoring daily production, quality and scrap and maximizing equipment operations within established standards.  Incumbents may be assigned to work in all areas of production. Key Job Accountabilities   Duties Common to All Operators Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.  Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to manager.  Participates in safety  programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enters Near Miss data and observations into Global Data Center database (GDC) Maintains assigned area free of safety hazards; reports safety issues to the Process Engineering Manager or Safety Manager; works in a safe manner and acts as an example to other team members. Organizes and leads employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. Works on a variety of equipment and machines (extruders, bag machines, folders, automation, winders, box machines, etc.) and maximizes equipment operations and up time on all equipment while maintaining quality and production rates. Troubleshoots equipment; determines and recommends appropriate solutions. Reviews processes and procedures and updates as needed. Sets up job changes; works with Senior Operators and Operators to ensure efficient job changes and reduce down time. Coordinate maintenance functions as needed to ensure production lines are operating.  Follow-up on all work orders to ensure that the closed looped system is followed. Trains and develops Senior Operators and assists them with training subordinate operators.  Assesses training needs and works with Process Engineering Manager and Human Resources to schedule and/or develop appropriate training. Responsible for startups of new equipment; evaluates performance and integrates new equipment into production process. Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: : High school diploma or GED; one to two years’ technical school or college level courses preferred. Skills/Experience: In addition to the educational requirements incumbents must have 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing processes in blown film operations. Prior experience in various areas of production such as Twist tie, Drawstring, Roll Stock, etc. as an Operator or Senior Operator highly desirable. Minimum education and years of experience should not be used exclusive of other leveling factors described below. Personality/Attributes: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Quality - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation.  Ability to write simple reports and instructions.  Must be able to understand and write in English. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,