3.0 Authority, including but not limited to:
3.1 Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product or quality systems.
3.2 Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
3.3 Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions.
4.0 Primary Duties, including but not limited to:
4.1 Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements, and Plant Safety Rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
4.2 Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
4.3 Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.
4.4 Adhere to all Safety, Food Safety & Quality Management System standards, practices and requirements.
4.5 Coordinate the full operation of the manufacturing process to produce plastic components in such a manner to attain optimum performance in the utilization of manpower, maintenance of quality levels, adherence to production schedules and employment of assets.
4.6 Plan, organize and make work assignments to operators and setup personnel.
4.7 Plan department activities based on production schedules to make optimum use of manpower and facilities.
4.8 Coordinate and check setups, machine operation, initial production and the use of all safety equipment.
4.9 Recommend and implement changes in operating procedures that will help to improve quality, lower costs, and increase productivity.
4.10 Establish and maintain sound employee relations within the department.
4.11 Encourage suggestions and ideas from operating personnel which could improve quality, lower costs and improve productivity.
4.12 Maintain conformance to work rules and regulations. Administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary and properly document.
4.13 Perform employee performance appraisals.
4.14 Develop positive attitude among employees regarding productivity, quality and housekeeping.
4.15 Implement required disciplinary action and all related documentation as needed.
4.16 Ability to train and work well with others.
4.17 Attend First Responder training and become certified.
4.18 Become PIT certified (for emergency situations) through Berry PIT training.