Cutting OJT - Contec Inc.

The OJT position directly assists the Manufacturing department with the day-to-day production, scheduling and training necessary for associates to master and complete functional tasks in production work cells.

• Primarily responsible for production scheduling, process improvement implementation, production performance, quality, training, and evaluation of specified work cells (Laundry, Cutting, all OTW cells) reporting to the Production Manager / Supervisors.
• Ensures production equipment and processes are safe and properly functioning for assigned work cell. Follow escalation protocols to remove roadblocks.
• Provides certification and recertification training for every operational station in production work cells such as Laundry, Cutting, all OTW cells or other areas as assigned by the Production Manager
• Tracks team and individual production performance by cell, shift, and associate.
• Assists the Production Manager, Supervisors, Safety and Training departments as a dedicated instructor in preparing and implementing the daily, weekly, and/or monthly training forecast. Ensures the employees receive timely and adequate training to perform their jobs.
• Assesses and documents employee performance and provides appropriate feedback to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Identifies additional training needs that may fall outside the existing traditional operational procedures and identifies needs such as lean development and continuous/process improvement of the work cell, organizes Kaizen activities for process improvement with Supervisors, Leads and Operators to improve performance and throughput.
• Works with Maintenance, R&D, Quality and Process Engineering to plan, develop, test, and implement new processes, products, and upgrades to assigned work cells through trials, repairs, upgrades, and procedures to improve equipment operation and increase throughput.
• Assists Supervisors with team and individual requirements of each team member position to be filled during PTO or position vacancy.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.
• Others may be assigned. 

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Problem Solving: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.

Communicates & Listens Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.

Supports Core Values: Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision, and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years of experience and/or training in Manufacturing Operations; or equivalent combination of education and training.

One year of related training experience, including new hire department training of Contec associates, and one year of experience using a computer is preferred.