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Manchester, Tn, Us

Manchester, Tn, Us

Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

Lead entire off-shift operations while delivering key performance indicators i.e., safety, quality, cost and serviceManage production as well as other departments as neededManage the team including hiring, coaching, performance management and talent developmentManage within labor and OPEX budgetMonitor the production process making periodic checks and adjustments to equipment or work practices according to standard operating proceduresEnsure equipment in areas assigned is in working order and that working conditions are safe at all timesVerify the readiness of the production line at start-upSupervise change oversManage overall package and product quality to ensure all standards and specifications are maintainedImplement process improvement initiativesAnalyze performance data in order to identify business opportunitiesOther projects or duties as assigned

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees. Also, directly supervise non-supervisory (lead/technician) employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving maintenance employee’s work hours on a daily basis. Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action. Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.Performs maintenance duties as needed.Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and all Company rules, regulations and policies.Perform other duties as assigned.

Smyrna, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for the direct supervision of 20 maintenance technicians across 5 departments on one shift and indirectly responsible for 30 maintenance technicians on other shifts.Comply with all requirements of the safety program, including hazard recognition, housekeeping, accident, and near-miss reporting, proper use of all safety equipment and procedures, adherence to all Safety Rules, and your reporting of safety issues is mandatory.Successfully manage and develop all members of the Maintenance team.Train and provide direct guidance to the maintenance team to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).Supervise the lead mechanics and line mechanics. Make recommendations for disciplinary action, promotion, and complete performance evaluations for subordinate employees. Coaches and mentors.Monitor timecards to ensure accuracy and completion.Supervise PM work.Keep an inventory on repair and change parts.Coordinate all applicable training programs for the mechanics.Regularly attends daily production meetings.Supervise building maintenance functions; assist with line installations.Supervise initial start-up of new bottle or line; anticipate and correct problems; assign line mechanics to the appropriate production line.Change parts; set up and adjust lines for various products; monitor line as time permits or as directed.Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; make the necessary repairs and adjustments.Wash out fillers between products.Make the necessary adjustments for fillers, cappers, and labelers.Ensure proper torque fills and overall quality by initiating contact with quality control.Perform routine daily maintenance such as greasing, oiling, changing belts; perform established periodic preventative maintenance. cGMP and FDA Related SOP.

Smyrna, Tn

Troubleshoot CIP system, RO and Deionized water systems, batch and blend systems, valve control systems,Install/Rebuild, pumps, valves including steam valves, homogenizer, Colloid Mill, Gearbox/Motors deionized water resin column distribution heads, steam traps, heat exchangers and safety interlocks system,Program Valves controlsReplace deionized water resins,Confined space entryCollaborate and work closely with engineers on all compounding projectsSpec and install electrical service from utility feedInstallation and implementation of new systems and equipmentFollow national standards for conduit and electrical wire installationTroubleshoot any electrical systems and controlsPLC programming and instrument troubleshootingMechanical pipe installation including threading, welding, and compression fittingsPneumatic system troubleshooting and repairSteam system maintenance and repair and changesGeneral cleaning of assigned areasWork with mixers, agitators, pumps, and pressure vesselsRepair and rebuild pumps, gearboxes, and electric motorsSupport training of junior technicians and technical operators to safely perform the needed tasksSupport any shutdown activities throughout the site.Any other task or duties assigned as deemed by SupervisionSafely work in explosive or hazardous environments while performing preventative and or repair taskscGMP and FDA-related SOP's.

Manchester, Tn

Know all Safety Requirements, Departmental, and Plant Wide.Maintain departmental 5-S for assigned areas and equipment.Complete required departmental paperwork. Have general knowledge of computer software and maintenance work order systems.Perform major overhaul of all Equipment Mechanical and Electrical.Repair all Production Equipment, and non-Production Equipment.CalibrateElectrical Controls of all Equipment (Hot Runners controls, Thermolators, Barrel Heaters), etc.Setup and operation of all Production Equipment.Get all utilities online for Production Startup. (Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Dryer's and Oxidizer).Train other technicians proper repair procedures of all Equipment.Good communication skills.Generate proper paperwork to start the order process of Parts.Perform Group Leaders functions in his absents.Perform installation and repair of all existing Electrical utilities.Perform Repair, Teaching, and training of Technical Equipment such as Robots, P.C. Control, and working knowledge of P.C. Interface devices as a troubleshooting Aid.Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.

Shelbyville, Tn

Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasksPerforms scheduled maintenance on equipment and machineryResponds to and corrects equipment stoppage and mechanical breakdownTroubleshoots, repairs and replaces defective partsInstall, start and test all new manufacturing and plant equipment and systemsPerforms building and grounds maintenance and repairsAssists in manufacturing process problem solvingOperates machine shop equipmentPractices and complies with all safety and quality proceduresObtains needed suppliesCommunicates with appropriate staff when materials are neededRequests spare parts and supplies needed to maintain, repair, and improve the equipment efficiencyMakes required parts when feasibleMaintains a clean work environmentSort-remove all items from an area that are not needed for current maintenanceSet in order-arrange and label needed items so they are easy to use, find and put awayShine-sweep or mop floors, wipe off machinery, make sure everything stays cleanStandardize-method you use to maintain the items described aboveSustain-making a habit of properly maintaining correct procedures

Plan, layout and perform a wide range of installation, maintenance, service and repair work on a variety of complex mechanical and electrical equipment in all areas of plant and office.Work from job instructions, wiring diagrams, blueprints, specifications, plant layouts; manufacturer's installation of maintenance manuals, and similar data.Provide effective service, maintenance, and repair to complex machines, equipment, and facilities including automatic screw machines, presses, casting and plating equipment, conveyors, ovens, welding apparatus, machines of various types for special purposes; plumbing, air, and hydraulic apparatus, heating equipment; lighting and power circuits, electrical controls, transformers, switchboard and control panels. Answer service or trouble calls; diagnose, trace and isolate causes of malfunction or improper operation. Tear down equipment, determine the extent of trouble, repair or replace defective parts of mechanisms; reassemble and adjust for proper operation. Make sketches of repair parts of machining. Select and specify belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, and other parts required for repairs.Perform various welding, brazing, piping, wiring, carpentry, and other maintenance duties involved in buildings and grounds, plant, or other facilities.Maintain work areas and equipment used in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations. Make reports and maintain records as required.Work involves a wide range of difficult bench and hand operations requiring skill and specific knowledge of several maintenance skills; general knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles and the construction and operation of various types of equipment and mechanisms in order to locate troubles and make repairs quickly to all types of equipment.The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Dibond Fabrication Department Supervisor directly responsible for the supervision of 6 operators.Scheduling for productivity, efficiency, and deadlines Custom Fabrication Check and assistemployees in meeting Quality standards and guidelines Ensure parts are fabricated to customerspecifications Work directly with Plant Manager to meet labor and manpower goals and costreduction Work directly with design engineers on the fabrication of prototype and sample parts|Bending, forming, shearing and various fabrication processes Assist in counseling and disciplining of employees under my supervision Train and certify departmental employees onvarious machines and operations Work closely with other departments to ensure production and shipping goals are met Problem-solving and flexibility as schedule dictates Certified forkliftoperator

Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology, 98

Industrial Maintenance.

Diploma, Welding Technology/Welder, 96

Welding Technologies

A.A.S., Information Technologies, 3.0

Truck Driving Instructor

Truck And Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator And Instructor, Certification

Diploma, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, 98

Machinist

High School

Activities and Societies: VICA, FCA

Certification, Drafting And Design

Mechanical/Architecture