Lead Operator - Battery

Job Requirements
Why Work For Us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
The Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing all Battery Operators on shift. This role will ensure all Operators are properly trained to perform required tasks and have responsibility over the production work cell.
The Lead Operator will also be responsible for operation of dye cutting and/or assembly equipment on shift. Job activities may be of short duration and requiring frequent change in set-up and motion. They will be responsible for setting up dye cutting machine including loading master rolls onto the machine and staging raw materials in the area. The Lead Operator will also be responsible for coordinating production and workers on multiple pieces of equipment to maintain proper production throughput.
Work on the machines may be manually or automatically operated depending on the job task. The Lead Operator will also be responsible for unloading WIP or finished product, and packaging this product accordingly. The Lead Operator enters production and consumption of materials and verifies entries made by others on the crew. The Lead Operator will coordinate the end of shift paperwork for their asset or work cell. The will have significant control over product quality and work from written or verbal instructions and general operating practices, requiring application of some judgment and selectivity. Adjusts set-up and process operation accordingly.
Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and working with other operators to achieve desired production throughput. Directing efforts where applicable and necessary.
• Training of junior operators on work instructions, SOP's and other manufacturing practices.
• Staging and moving material between works cells to efficiently support production needs.
• Ability to make proper machine settings based on product specifications for set-ups and production run
• Read & follow manufacturing work orders, work instructions, control plans, SOP's, safety requirements
• Inspection of product going into and out of process
• Support and maintain the world class manufacturing system (including 5S, Risk Assessments, etc)
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing-setting required
• 1 year of experience leading a team
• Possess good communication skills
• Must be able to use measurement devices
• Must have legible handwriting
• Must have good math and computer skills

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Creative Program Solving
• Team Oriented
• Safety Focused

Schedule:

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available.

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.