Job Summary:

We are now building our production in Union, South Carolina and are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, production-minded individuals to join our team. We create a premium, natural material that compares in quality and performance to the finest animal leathers.

We work 12-hr shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule where you work alternating weekends.

This role will train on day shift through 2023 and then will move to a 2-2-3 night shift schedule in early 2024. When working night shift, employees will receive a $2 shift differential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing startup company with great benefits!

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in following all safety and quality protocols consistent with a biotech manufacturing environment, including all Site PPE requirements
• Produce materials per company standard by following all protocols and procedures
• Operate all production areas self-sufficiently and at the highest skill level
• Operate various types of machinery in a safe manner and report any and all machine abnormalities, repairing when possible
• Troubleshoot machine and work process losses that occur when standard production issues arise, leveraging advanced process/mechanical/electrical system troubleshooting skills
• Utilize formal Root Cause Analysis tools to resolve production issues
• Coach all operators on standards and provide feedback to the shift leader on performance
• Coach operators on all DMSs and lead standards improvement work throughout the facility
• Participate in capability and skill building activities within the plant and identify improvement opportunities with current procedures, escalating them to leadership
• Certifies operators in the production processes
• Executes daily production area “rounds” to ensure operating area meets all Safety/5S/Quality standards and that all machines are operating at their target setpoints
• Participate in clean, inspect, and lubrication (CIL) activities to support line reliability improvements
• Record all production and quality data accurately and in a timely manner
• Serve as a good teammate and be a positive influence and advocate of the Company's values and culture
• We are a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role may require overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Technical certificate or AS degree and advanced knowledge of basic mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment or relevant work experience
• Two plus years of work experience in a production environment, with a preference for high volume and/or clean room production experience
• Demonstrated experience coaching and training production staff
• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance on all scheduled days
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of focus on the quality of work
• Demonstrated ability to operate production machinery to standard and use Root Cause Analysis tools
• TPM knowledge is preferred
• Ability to work on feet the majority of the shift and handle materials up to 70 pounds in weight with assistance
• Coachable, with the ability to both give and receive constructive feedback
• General computer knowledge and data entry ability
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

We are a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role may require overtime and the ability to work varied shifts in order to meet the needs of the business.

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