Digital Press Operator (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Department:              37

Position reports to:   Value Stream Manager

Summary:                 

A digital operator is a skilled trade requiring up to 4 years of apprentice training on various assets throughout the digital value stream before successful completion of the journeymen program. This position requires a self-starter with a desire to efficiently produce pressure sensitive labels and cartons within a team setting. Job duties include setup and operation of various pieces of digital equipment while following lean principals.

Job Duties/Responsibilities  -- The “What”:

1. Set up and operate digital assets to set production requirements per SOP’s and other related work instructions and control riders.

2. Actively monitors production quality and efficiency by completing all documentation and reporting in Primac accurately.

3. Trouble shoot machine problems as it pertains to equipment set up, with and without direction from the digital technical lead.

4. Support department and company Lean initiatives concerning production and comply with all policies.

5. Assist in minimizing the scope of remakes by identifying problems in a timely fashion through the use of the fishbone problem solving method to get to root cause.

6. Assist in the training of personnel through proper use of the appropriate Certification and Apprentice Programs. Participate in scheduled company training sessions.

7. Observe the physical work environment and associate actions to identify and correct potential safety concerns.

8. Achieve expectations set by the lead or supervisor through the use of the production boards.

9. Practice and support Leader Standard Work.

10. Perform other duties as requested.

Leadership (The “How”):

• Lives and conducts business by a values-based “walking the talk”.   Leads and maintains a high level of consistency between what is said, and what is done.  Is committed to the “What” that needs to be done, and also the “How”-- the manner in which it is accomplished.


• Is committed to employee engagement and fostering two way dialogue and active communication with employee owners on all shifts.  Is committed to a visible presence with all teams.


• Holds people in high regard.  Gains buy-in from team members, is transparent, credible, and trustworthy.  Has the courage to tell the truth, and is able to resolve conflict. Encourages skill development and learning.


• Grasps the power of Employee Ownership, and can relate positively with Employee-Owners.  Is able to coach, encourage, support, teach, counsel, correct, and hold accountable.


• Committed to lean and process improvement. Has a bias for action, is committed to Lean practice and discipline, works effectively with teams, is comfortable with data and utilizing it to influence business decisions.


• Ability to lead and influence.  Leads by example and models exemplary behavior, including emotional balance and maturity.  Ego is appropriately in check.


• Supports the Cultural Behaviors and understands their role in both the external competitive and internal employee-ownership arenas: Quality Lifestyle, Customer Experience, Lean Enterprise, and Solutions Engineering.


• Believes that most people want to do a good job, want to be part of a successful company, and desire to make a contribution to that success in a meaningful way.  These influence how the Leader interfaces with others and approaches business challenges.

Requirements:

1.    Safety must always be practiced and be a priority.

2.    Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

3.    Ability to monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

4.    The ability to understand defects that may be encountered in the manufacturing of pressure sensitive labels.

5.    Mechanical aptitude for both trouble shooting and for maintaining the equipment to manufacturer specifications.

6.    Ability to train others following TWI methods.  

7.    A great attitude and attendance with the willingness to work overtime on short notice.

8.    The ability to make quality decisions under production pressure settings.

9.    Apply lean principals learned to your everyday work. Identify waste in the manufacturing process.

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 - 4 years of printing experience. Strong Leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills. Ability to lead by example providing positive direction.