Production Specialist PM

Main purpose of role:

The role is key to maximizing production throughput in the ProBio Safeguard processing from inception of the Works Order through final packing, palletizing and Works Order close in Building B. The individuals will be accountable for meeting or exceeding weekly productivity goals, creating and archiving coating worksheets, and interacting with maintenance through the MMCS software to ensure machine uptime is maintained. This role is really critical because it requires someone who can take ownership. It s a fairly independent role .There is support at times when it s busy, but it really takes someone detailed, able to multi-task and pay attention to paperwork and follow process exactly. This is the position that is beside the dryer beds where there are the hoppers that size the seeds. Must have forklift experience. Machine Operator

Production:

1. Follow, define, develop and improve SOP s that relate to the manufacturing equipment in Building

2. Understand Works Order scheduling of various lot sizes and varieties to maximize daily output of PBSG

3. Create filmcoated work sheets, for bulk solution PBSG solution preparation and rotary coating application, archive electronic versions for historical preservation.

4. Clean and maintain all equipment inside/outside Building B to ensure that downtime is minimal; use the MMCS system to write work orders as necessary to ensure all equipment runs as designed.

5. Multi-task daily to ensure equipment is fully utilized when seed is available for processing

6. Oversee and instruct agency and regular full-time labor force assigned to this area; assure all employees work safely and productively each day

7. Report PLC issues and work with vendors when they arrive to keep equipment functional

8. Work with QC department to ensure all in process test data is collected, by running moistures and seed counts on all orders; complete all WO paperwork with no errors or missing information.

9. Coordinate activities with shipping / receiving so that completed Works Orders are delivered on time

10. Use safe work practices, LOTO and Confined Space, following all procedures and documenting activities when cleaning Titan Vessels

General:

1. Keep break room and toilet facilities neat, organized and functional, and adopt a clean as you go work ethic.
2. Complete administrative paperwork as required for company reporting procedures (LOTO forms, WO paperwork, Hazardous waste tracking etc.)
3. Have general computer proficiency to read / respond to e-mail, work with Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents; manage label printing.
4. Advise area manager of incidents which may impact safety, product quality or adherence to the Production schedule.
5. Undertake all required training
6. Additional work identified as necessary for the operation of the business
7. Contribute to CI initiatives striving to always improve
8. Support HSE committee in all safety initiatives