Production Technician (Lead Hand) at Westlake

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

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$75,000 – $78,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Ability to assist with supervision of production and compounding efforts to meet KPIs and implement continuous improvement plans
Knowledge of promoting and maintaining a clean and safe work environment, conducting safety checks, reporting near misses, and identifying hazards for CAPA actions
Strict adherence to company health and safety procedures, compliance with safety policies, PPE requirements, and Westlake’s Life Critical Rules
Capability to facilitate safety training, complete incident investigations and reporting, and participate in safety campaigns
Responsibility for First Time Pass initiative, promoting quality policies, zero defects goal, collaborating with Quality team to reduce scrap/defects, conducting process checks, and complying with QC measures
Participation in tooling/process improvement trials (DOE, nonconformance investigations, RCAs, CAPA)
Ability to assign duties to shift members, ensure production goals are met, provide technical leadership (line setup/operation, metrics, testing, troubleshooting, training)
Handle attendance, vacation schedules, training, and administrative tasks
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment for efficient workflow
Delegate responsibility, recognize/develop/train/utilize shift personnel capabilities
Administer on-the-job training to new employees and provide continuous training
Lead the Extruder Operator Training Program
Motivate and assist employees on extrusion lines
Knowledge of extrusion equipment, safety devices, tooling, hand tools for efficient high-quality production of vinyl siding/accessories
Understanding of specifications/requirements (gauge, cartons, profiles, packaging, tooling)
Monitor production schedule, arrange info for line operators on product changes, troubleshoot/monitor extrusion lines
Perform all product/tooling setups using proper procedures
Assist with color changes, roll changes, screen changes
Operate extrusion line if needed in absence of regular operator
Monitor/increase regrind usage on lines
Assume Production Supervisor role in their absence
Promote Lean/TPM mindset, identify/eliminate waste (DOWNTIME, Six Big Losses), improve OEE
Improve line performance (reduce small stops/speed loss, run at standard PVC/ASA parameters)
Improve line availability (reduce setup times for changeovers using SMED, VSM, lean tools)

Responsibilities

Assist Production Supervisor with supervision of production/compounding during assigned shift to meet KPIs and continuous improvement plans
Promote/maintain clean/safe work environment, conduct safety checks, report near misses, identify hazards for CAPA
Adhere to health/safety procedures, ensure compliance with policies, PPE, Life Critical Rules
Facilitate safety training, complete incident investigations/reporting, participate in safety campaigns, contribute to safety KPIs
Drive First Time Pass initiative, promote quality policies/zero defects, collaborate with Quality to reduce scrap/defects, conduct timely process checks, comply with QC
Participate in tooling/process trials (DOE, nonconformance, RCAs, CAPA)
Assign duties to shift members, ensure production goals met
Provide technical leadership (line setup/operation, metrics/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, training)
Manage attendance, vacation schedules, training, administrative tasks
Ensure optimum manpower/equipment utilization for efficient workflow
Delegate responsibility, recognize/develop/train/utilize shift personnel
Administer on-the-job/continuous training, lead Extruder Operator Training Program
Motivate/assist employees on extrusion lines
Use extrusion equipment/safety devices/tooling/hand tools for efficient high-quality production
Monitor production schedule, inform operators on changes, troubleshoot/monitor lines
Perform product/tooling setups, assist with changes (color, roll, screen)
Operate extrusion line as needed
Monitor/increase regrind usage
Assume Production Supervisor role in absence, perform other duties
Promote Lean/TPM, eliminate waste/DOWNTIME/Six Big Losses, improve OEE
Reduce small stops/speed loss, ensure standard parameters
Reduce changeover setup times (die/screen/product/color) using SMED/VSM/lean tools
Participate/promote adherence to all continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Safety CompliancePPECAPADOERCAQuality ControlProcess ImprovementShift SupervisionTroubleshootingLine SetupTraining Facilitation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the base salary for the Production Technician (Lead Hand) role?

The base salary ranges from $75,000 to $78,000.

Is this a remote position, or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Production Technician (Lead Hand) position?

Key skills include technical leadership in line setup/operation, troubleshooting extrusion lines, knowledge of extrusion equipment and safety procedures, and training facilitation for shift personnel.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, working together to enhance lives through products and community presence, with emphasis on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and talent development.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Hand role?

Strong candidates have experience in extrusion operations, ability to troubleshoot lines, lead teams, conduct safety and quality checks, and train personnel to meet production KPIs.