Project Engineer, Lebanon, Kentucky - Interface with customers as project manager on new programs. Maintain the highest quality work to continuously ensure customer satisfaction. Perform product cost estimating. Perform 8-D analysis. Follow tool progress at tool shops to ensure timely completion. Report weekly to plant management the status of all new programs. Provide product design and tooling manufacturing feasibility. Ensure that all aspects of the projects are addressed and completed in a timely fashion. Perform as a team leader for internal product development team (PDT) for new programs. Attend PDT meeting and becomes a member of the customer's PDT. Document all project activities in a program file. Lead and participate in internal product and process audits. Perform part dimensional lay-out, Gage R&R, SPC, Capability study. Perform automation systems programming and troubleshooting. Work closely with manufacturing on repair and modification of existent tools and fixtures. Participate in APQP meetings and support the development of PFEMA, Control Plans and PPAP processes. Apply Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma tools. Establish standard procedures and quality measures leading to a consistent production process for all the sub-assemblies approved by customers that brought about minimum failure and significant improvement in PPM and a significant increase in Ford Q1 score Maintain the highest quality work to continuously ensure customer satisfaction.
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Requires Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field plus 1 year of experience as project or manufacturing engineer. Must possess 1 year of experience with:
- performing planning on maintenance, reviewing technical documents, working with production for improvement, and providing cost analysis.
- product design and with (Pro-E, CATIA and Solid Works)
Must be willing and able to travel to Midwest and Southeast US for up to 10% of the time.
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Automation Technician, Lebanon, Ky - Modifying Process Control and process automation in a continuous process manufacturing plant, Development, programming, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLC’s, instrumentation, and control systems, modify equipment programs ensuring safe and efficient operation, provides production and operational support as needed and collaborates with other engineering and support functions within the organization. Will Work With The Following Software: Allen Bradley: PLC 5, MicroLogix, Allen Bradley Drive Software, Communications Software,Siemens: Step 7, Win CC, Protocol, Microwin, Tia Portal, Siemens Drive Software, SEW Drive Software, Lenze Drive Software, ABB Robotics, Fanuc Robotics, Siemens
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Minimum 3 years automotive manufacturing experience
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Warehouse Supervisor, Lebanon, Ky - Plans and controls warehouse and shipping activities to store and distribute raw materials and finished goods inventories. Plan and manage warehouse and shipping operations, Manage staff of employees to meet production and customer requirements, Ensure cost/delivery efficiency and containment, Work effectively with both internal and external personnel, Timeliness/schedules, Customer requirements/order accuracy, Inventory turns, Operations efficiency, Staff development/turnover, Material and product quality (damage), Safety, Managing internal and external relationships, Understanding of warehouse efficiency and setup, Meet customer delivery expectations while maintaining cost effective means for delivery
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Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, Minimum 3-5 years warehouse experience
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Production Press Operator, Lebanon, Ky - Operate assigned injection molding press/presses safely and efficiently, Operates a variety of machines/equipment that may be used for assembly operations, Pack and prepare finished assembled parts in appropriate containers and apply labels, Assembles plastic products at a pace consistent with the speed of the machinery or equipment being used or at a standard volume, Performs visual inspections of each part in order to ensure compliance with specified requirements such as shorts, splay, black spec's, flash, Informs supervisor or quality control inspector of any deviations and/or product specification problems, Provides suggestions regarding continuous improvement activities relative to production processes and product quality, observes all safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition, this includes but is not limited to product area, cleaning of press and general cleaning.
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High School Diploma or G.E.D. or prior experience as production press operator
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Quality Inspector, Lebanon, Ky - Support production in issues concerning the quality of product, Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the company internal quality program per established quality procedures, Accountable for compliance of the internal non-conformance process, Maintain Blue Book inspection instructions, Perform quality inspection of finished products as determined by procedures, Responsible for the auditing function as required by the customer, Responsible for mark-up of first piece part after mold changes, Assist in training other team members to meet quality objectives and participate in the tag review process, Accountable for procedures, forms and other documentation that pertain to job function, As required, perform weekly and monthly capability studies, set-up inspections, uniform inspection procedures and pre-ship audits on product as required by customer, Provide production floor color and gloss standards during startup of products, As required, use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc..
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High School Diploma or G.E.D., Minimum of two years' experience in plastic processing
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Production Supervisor, Lebanon, Ky - Interprets policies and procedures to all employees and enforces safety regulations, Examines materials and products at various stages of processing for conformance to specifications, Observes machines, secondary equipment, and automation for malfunction and orders adjustments, repair, and or directs employees to plan and or make repairs, Review’s production schedules and determines resource needs and makes appropriate adjustments in resource allocation as schedule dictates, Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production or employees, Responsible for meeting and or exceeding daily housekeeping / organizational, 5’s expectations, Responsible for ensuring that all direct reports maintain 6s Standard, Monitors hourly production rate across facility and ensures measures are taken to meet standard productions goals and objectives, Monitors hourly scrap rate across facility and ensures measures are taken to meet company scrap goals and objectives, Gives and/or organizes break schedule for Team Leaders, and Relief Operators, Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems, Works in conjunction with Quality Department and other resource groups as required to provide problem solving, corrective actions, and or containment support to internal / external quality concerns, Issue warnings for attendance, disciplinary actions, and quality problems, Fills out shift report/summary at end of shift and reviews for accuracy prior to final submittal, Responsible for meeting overall shift / company metrics goals and objectives. (Productivity, Utilization, OEE, Scrap, Cycle Times, Cavitation, PPM, Delivery, Safety), Performs ALL other duties as directed by Operations Manager to achieve maximum plant performance.
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High School Diploma with 3-5 years applicable experience or Associates degree with 2-3 years applicable experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent in experience and education required
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Production Team Lead, Lebanon, Ky - Adheres to all EPC safety rules, policies, and procedures, Reports all safety incidents and or accidents immediately to his/her direct Supervisor, Ensures work area, work cells, secondary equipment, and molding machines assigned are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized manner per set policies and procedures, Ensures staffing is properly aligned and that work assignments are properly communicated in all assigned areas (Relief and Operators), Ensures new and existing Operators are trained to the defined Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Approved Time Studies (where applicable), ensures new and existing Operators have all tools required to run assigned job (PPE, Label Guns, Trimming / Cutting Tools, etc.), Ensures that all training conducted is properly documented for all Operators, Performs daily cycle / test of “Red Rabbits” through assigned secondary equipment. Documents pass / fail and obtains necessary support when required, Monitors hourly pieces produced versus standard, documents on Line Status Board, and obtains support from resources as required if outside of acceptable target, Monitors hourly scrap rate at all assigned areas, documents on Line Status Boards, and obtains support from resources as required if outside of acceptable target, Monitors quality of product produced through random visual checks, discussions with Operators, Quality Auditors, and communicates all potential issues / risk immediately to Production Supervisor, Ensures a proper “Line Clearance” is conducted at all areas assigned in relation to a Mold Change, Color Change, Material Change, and or Insert Change , Audit Labels on Containers and match product in Containers … Right / Left Hand … Correct part number, Monitors and supports Break System for all team members assigned, Takes daily attendance of all personnel in assigned area of responsibility and communicates to Production Supervisor, Acts as liaison between Production Supervisor, Relief and Production Operators, Coordinates with Relief and or Material Handlers to keep materials and supplies in stock, Communicates machine or mechanical issues to Process Tech’s, Maintenance Tech’s, and/or Supervisors, Maintains a strong professional demeanor at all times and always “Leads by Example” and possess a “Can do attitude”.
(No agencies or phone calls please.)
High School Diploma At least2 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
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