Lead Operator

Position Summary: Manage flow and process in assigned work centers; coaching work center team on Continuous improvement and embracing change. Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix): * Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to others * Recommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility * Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product. * Contribute in problem solving activities. * Understand the processes and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills. * Uses resources to learn the business * Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes * Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next * Demonstrate knowledge with Microsoft Office and other computer systems * Demonstrates approachability and openness * Establishes credibility * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities * Uses the Watlow Business System (WBS) to achieve results * Demonstrating the Watlow Way (WW) Leader Behaviors Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix): Delivery: * Build product to design using work instructions/standards. * Ensure the deployment of a safe and healthy work environment for all work team members. * Coordinate and meet manufacturing order (MO) delivery requirements with quality product * Initiate/Update daily production plan to achieve Takt, include daily resource plan * Coach and mentor cell team members * Share in the responsibility of team member development * Lead Gemba walk and follow up on actions regarding Cell Improvement, Standard Work & Problem Solving Centers (PSCs) * Follow Andon process * May update time and attendance / weekly * Provide on the job training * Assure team follows standard work * Verify daily 6S is followed * Communicate with Team Leader any problems, team issues, etc. * Follow Standard Operating Process (SOP) Lead Operator * Responsible for training in the Work Cell and ensuring proper training records are retained.

Business Partner: * Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure inventory accuracy Center of Expertise (COE) * Bronze Certification * Lead Operator Roadmap Education, Experience and Certification Requirements: * High-school graduate/GED * Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (3-5 years) * Leadership training Additional Information Regarding Position: * Enriching Lives Workshop THERE IS NO DISCIPLINE MATRIX FOR THIS ROLE