Tasks & Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and adjust production equipment to run at standard speeds and centerline conditions so as to enhance productivity and efficiency to meet production goals.
• Performs the mechanical changeover / set up of mechanical equipment based on specifications.
• Troubleshoots any mechanical equipment issues in order to produce high quality products that meet required specifications.
• Ability to perform mechanical adjustments and basic repairs to reduce mechanical downtime.
• Complete prescribed preventative maintenance tasks to improve uptime.
• Understand cycle time concepts and sources of unreliability to focus on critical areas of improvement.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, lower costs, and improve quality.
• Effectively process batches within specifications to meet department batch execution targets by ensuring optimal run rates in support of schedule adherence.
• Ensure all quality checks are performed on time and documented.
• Ensure that trial, troubleshooting or scrap items are identified and segregated from regular production products.
• Prepare and complete all documentation applicable to production and QA.
• Responsible to report food safety problems and or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
• Responsible for GMPs, food safety and quality, and being aware of SQF system program.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.