Utility Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of plant management assist with operations including but not limited to traffic, production scheduling, maintenance, environmental health & safety and continuous improvement (5s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

1. Environmental Health and Safety (20%)

• Assist plant management and EH&S manager scheduling training of personnel
• Conduct training sessions and compliance audits for applicable safety and environmental programs
• Monitor and execute OSHA and State regulatory inspections
• Keeps up to date employees training file and compliance documents
• Stays informed of all applicable State and Federal Health Safety and Environmental policies and maintains EMIS system.

Lean/5s (20%)

• Initiate and oversee 5s method projects
• Oversee safety compliance initiatives.

• Assist plant management on lean initiative projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles

Maintenance support (25%)

• Assist Maintenance Specialist with scheduling of preventative maintenance, supervision of emergency repairs, etc.
• Ensure that all equipment and facilities are in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manages outside vendor services in support of maintenance, upkeep, repair and upgrades of buildings and operations.
• Plans/evaluates services, goods, and supplies and insures cost and quality meet established specifications.

Production support (35%)

• Develop production schedules utilizing MRP and other systems. Coordinate execution of schedule with Production. As requested, provide backup support to plant management with regards to overall production supervision.
• Ensures that all personnel in area follow proper safety procedures
• Coordinates with Quality Control for sample testing and/or adjustments as required by work instructions
• Assist in the training of Production Operator personnel

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma

Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ production/warehouse operations experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards or equivalent shop floor control and management software systems.
• Working knowledge of contemporary Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management concepts/methods desired.
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of manufacturing and related equipment. High level of mechanical aptitude
• Physical ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50lbs.
• Self-starter who works independently and can produce results.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to execute responsibilities and prioritize in a multitask environment.
• Effective communicator- written, oral, and interpersonal.
• Computer skills: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook.