OverviewBuilding our Future Together. FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?
Responsibilities- Ensure that safety is the number one priority in all pourline activities and that all safety procedures are followed by all members of the pourline team.
- Oversee EH&S activities for the Pourline Department.
- Monitor daily foam production and supervise the pour line hourly workforce as part of the training process.
- Adjust formulas as needed to maintain product within specifications. In this role, the incumbent must be fully capable of managing the line in the absence of the Technical Manager or Pourline Manager.
- Be capable of running the foam line and direct other hourly employees for successful foam production.
- Participate, along with the Technical Manager or Pourline Manager, in all pour line HR related activities such as permits, appraisals and disciplinary activities.
- Conduct trials to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and foam formulations
- Provide analytical expertise for process improvements such as use of SPC/SQC.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and solve process issues.
- Directs/facilitates continuous improvement efforts and trainings.
- Oversee inventory control and ordering of chemicals/raw materials.
- Be fully capable of handling all pour line functions in SAP
- Communicates with involved personnel of all quality system changes and ensure quality system integrity.
- Becomes familiarized with IATF16949 standard and regularly reviews procedures and work instructions.
- Revisits regularly control documents such as Process Flows, checklists, FMEA and Control Plans, Job Hazard Analysis, and SOP's.
- Encourages the personnel under supervision to meet customer requirements as required by applicable SOP's.
- Stops shipment and production to correct quality problems.
- Becomes aware of the environmental aspects and impacts as participant of this role.
- Report any inconsistency or nonconformance on the product and participate in the corrective/preventive actions process
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Strong Supervisory Background
- Task oriented individual able to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP system is a definite plus.
- SPC/SQC and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) experience
- Experience working with PLCs and HMI or other controls equipment for production control is a d
- Successful candidate will be expected to complete a 40 hr. HAZWOPER training to understand proper procedures for safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste.
- Must possess planning/organization, analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting foam making problems. Previous foam production experience is a plus
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Minitab proficiency is a plus.
- Notable communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be self-directed and able to lead/facilitate diverse work teams
- Ability to positively interact with others in the plant in a team environment
- Ability to positively interact with others in the plant in a team environment
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