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Newell Brands lists this Plastics Lead Assembly opportunity in wichita, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Plastics Lead AssemblyJob Type: Full-Time Location Type: Onsite Primary Location: Wichita, Kansas, USThe Plastics Lead oversees daily production activities by troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining quality and safety standards, and coordinating work assignments to support efficient operations. This role provides on-the-job guidance to employees, ensuring smooth workflow, proper material availability, and adherence to company policies and continuous improvement initiatives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands' Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.Drive success through the Company's Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program and have a working knowledge of DMAIC.Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.Maintain a clean and orderly workstation for compliance with Newell Brands' Housekeeping standards.Troubleshooting machines and equipment to maintain smooth flow of production, assists with production problems by making any necessary adjustments, notifying management of irregular conditions such as nonobservance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdownsInstructs employees on the job as necessary, plan and issue work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department production schedulesEnsure needed parts and supplies are readily available for production, initiate requisitions for materials and supplies as necessaryMonitors equipment and notifies management of any repairs neededMaintains quality standards by ensuring work performed meets required standards and that all parts received meet quality standards, notifies appropriate supervisor if parts received are sub-standard; performs own rework when necessaryObserves all safety and security procedures as required, ensures that all equipment and materials are used according to manufacturing specificationsResponsible for line output impacting OEE while adhering to quality and performance expectationsAssist with the Initiation and catalog of personnel training as requiredComplete product setup, including molds, fixtures, plugs, support equipment, automation, color and component changes as requiredAbility to properly use and identify hand tools and precision measuring instrumentsA working knowledge of cylinders, pneumatic valves, core pins, filters, linear actuators, and automated label dispensers, and sensors for replacement diagnosisThe ability to replace water and air lines, valves, and fittings.Utilize Micro Main to document daily work and parts consumed from MRO.Read and follow production notes for sets, component and color changesParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives.Participates in fire mitigation training, including fire prevention and fire extinguisher trainingComplete all required documentationPlans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedulesPrioritize job assignments and machine schedules based on production needsReports on irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdownsInitiates requisitions for materials and suppliesReports production issues needing maintenance to managementPoses no direct threat to the health or safety of self or others or to company propertyRequires regular attendance to perform essential elements as listed above between the assigned start and end times for workOther duties as assignedMust be able to work a weekend scheduleMust be able to work overtime as requestedLead training and cross-training initiatives to develop team members and ensure adequate coverage across operationsSupervisory Responsibilities: Directly provides instruction for Coleman employees and contingent workforce employees. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Competencies Analytical: Collects and researches data. Design: Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management: Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities. Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Ability to read and interpret written information. Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Ethics: Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.Qualifications: 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 and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees in the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Microsoft Excel and Word.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, stand, walk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to assemble and move parts. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Minimum vision of 20/40 is required to perform the job. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of moving mechanical equipment. Employees may be exposed to extreme temperature variations in the plant depending on the season. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protection Equipment Requirements Safety glasses Steel-toed shoes Hearing protection
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wichita, KS, 67202, US
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