Tegrant Corporation, a premier manufacturer of a variety of highly engineered packaging solutions and energy efficient building products, has the following 2nd Shift Facilitator position available within our Alloyd Brands Business Unit, located in our DeKalb, IL facility. Shift hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

If you meet the requirements listed below you must "click" this link to apply:

  http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCAPACKAGING&cws=1&rid=320

Requirements:

§   Bachelors Degree in Engineering, packaging, manufacturing or related discipline.

§   Prior experience in a leadership role.

§   Minimum two years experience in a team based manufacturing environment.

§   Good verbal and written communication skills.

§   Computer literacy in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred skills or experience:

§   Familiar with the basics of LEAN Manufacturing (SMED, 5S, TPM, VSM).

§   Understanding of the engineering process and how it relates to thermoforming.

Responsibilities:

§   Primary job function is to lead, supervise and manage hourly employees in the Thermoforming Department in a team based environment.

§   Interface with Scheduling, Customer Service, Engineering, BFT, Quality, Maintenance and any other department as necessary on production issues.

§   Act as a liaison between management, Pit Crew and Team Leaders to address issues and implement corrective actions.

§   Ensure that training for all processes and procedures is documented, understood, and followed.

§   Responsible for developing the shifts hourly staff for growth and continuous improvement.

§   Responsible for the safety of all personnel which includes training, awareness, weekly safety meetings, leading by example, and auditing. Complete and report to plant manager all accident investigations on shift.

§   Ensure housekeeping duties are performed daily within each work cell and within thermoforming department – including break rooms and restrooms. Ensure personal work area is free from debris and clutter.

§   Facilitate meetings with team leaders daily to communicate issues and agendas affecting thermoforming.

§   Coordinate with Human Resources to administer corrective action a necessary to address behaviors and actions that violate company policies.

§   Rewarding and building on exceptional performance of personnel.

§   Complete and administer all performance evaluations for employees on shift.

§   Ensure that production goals (Safety, Uptime, Set-Up Time, Strokes, Quality, DL/MH, and Scrap, reclaim) are met daily, weekly and monthly.

§   Support Team Leaders in eliminating obstacles related to production and manpower needs.

§   Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and production procedures.

§   Required to be actively involved in identifying, implementing, measuring, and submitting cost reduction initiatives.

Tegrant Corporation creates value through knowledge of the needs of consumers and customers, its regional presence and efficient production. We are proud of our initiative and our corporate culture and search for individuals who embody great skill and initiative of their own.

Tegrant Corporation has four business units with over 35 manufacturing and testing facilities across North America and approximately 2,100 employees.