Plastics Process Lead - 1st Shift
Whirlpool Corporation
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This role in summary
Our Ottawa opertions team is looking for a Process Lead for our plastics department.
Wage rate $27.50/hour.
Your responsibilities will include
Lead a team of 10-15 employees to deliver daily Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost goals in their respective area
Develop team by providing training and feedback as necessary
Maintain a safe and organized work area, ensuring unsafe conditions and actions are addressed or relayed to the proper help chain
Make appropriate work assignments through manpower scheduling, overtime coordination, vacation sign up, etc.
Perform various audits on area assigned (LPA, 5S, SWI) and address identified gaps
Assist in the continuous improvement effort by driving and coaching our teams in Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery along with other Lean initiatives
Engage in honest, open and factual communications in a professional manner
Record, analyze and report daily results (AY ,FPY, Scrap, Breakdown)
Daily Kronos activities
Lead WCM activities in area (floor team meetings, 5S events)
Perform all quality checks as required by area
Other duties as assigned
Minimum requirements
Consistently demonstrates the Whirlpool Values
Willingness to be hands on, learn assembly jobs
Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize issues and tasks
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Have a strong desire for personal and professional development
Basic computer skills - Google Suite (Sheet, Doc, Slides and Form)
Ability to do root cause problem solving
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Preferred skills and experiences
WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tool usage and knowledge
Strong computer skills including data analysis and chart creation
- 6 months of manufacturing work experience
- 1+ years of consistent work experience
Why should you apply?
- Up to 40+ hours of paid training
- Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
- We offer manufacturing careers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Apprenticeships
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Summary
Lead a team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Job title
Plastics Process Lead - 1st Shift
Experience level
1+ years
Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
Located in Ottawa, Ohio; no remote work allowed.
Salary
$27.50/hour
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Ottawa, OH 45875, USA