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Process Technician/ Engineer II

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $92,000 – $100,000/per year

Position Summary/Objective

The Process Engineer II will oversee Process Engineer I and assist VP, Manufacturing in the Development,
configuration and optimization of industrial processes from inception through to start-up, insuring consistency and high quality in the manufacturing of all products.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of all our manufacturing processes and products.
• Assist in specifying equipment and process requirements for the development of new products or product improvement.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and process problems and technical modifications.
• Assist in manufacturing productivity and quality improvements on the production floor.
• Research, conduct and test trials and sample runs, documenting results.
• Develops project plans and manages projects from inception to completion.
• Directs the work of Process Engineer I.
• Works with Safety to ensure proper safety set-up and safeguards for all new equipment.
• Reports to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Keep abreast of changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies that affect production.
• Assist with quality review board for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, safe work practices and other Company initiatives.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as directed by management

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5-8 years’ experience with fiber preparation, carding and needle-punch manufacturing.
• Experience implementing process and quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Impeccable math and statistical analysis skills.
• Previous project management experience with knowledge of project management software.
• Analytical thinker and problem-solver with interpersonal skills.

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Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,189.00/per year

Position Summary/Objective

As a key member of The Brickle Group Production team the Production Supervisor will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of employees and is responsible for the continuous flow of information and product through the production floor. This position will proactively identify and escalate any issues with safety, quality, machine maintenance and bottlenecks in production. This role will provide leadership and coaching to employees to meet departmental goals while supporting company core values in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day scheduling, attendance, time off, and allocation of staffing resources based on production goals and direction from the production manager.
• Lead by example to support company policies and provide fair and consistent treatment to all employees.
• Monitor employee performance to identify training and coaching opportunities and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Meet regularly with 1st shift and maintenance to communicate information, troubleshoot problems, and promote teambuilding between shifts.
• Ensures safe work practices are always followed, such as the proper PPE.
• Conduct a morning team meeting.
• Direct employees on the equipment they will be running to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate shift start up by directing employees and resources where they are needed to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate material handlers, machine assistants and general laborers to set up and prepare materials for jobs in a timely manner.
• Ensure that tools and equipment needed on the floor are available and in good working order.
• Monitor stock of supplies and advise your manager when items need to be reordered.
• Sign off on job setups.
• Monitor work on an hourly basis to ensure that all job specifications and production goals are being met and follow the escalation process when they are not.
• Monitor standard operating procedures are being followed by the employees.
• Monitor 5S plus safety.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist employees with completing action items on Gemba newspapers and implementing improvement ideas.
• Monitor and assist with accurate information and data being recorded in Tulip and in the job packages.
• Monitor production charts, work orders, production schedules, and other reports to determine manufacturing requirements.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively supervise, train, coach, and manage performance in an ever changing, diverse business.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills required.
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals in a variety of organizational roles and levels of responsibility.
• Capable of receiving, understanding, and effectively communicating instructions in verbal and written form.
• Ability to use good judgment, manage priorities and make independent decisions while executing multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work extended hours or varying shifts to meet production and staffing needs.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of related manufacturing experience required.
• 1-2 Years of Supervisory Leadership required.
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing preferred.
• Textile industry machine experience a plus.

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Machine Operator Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.06/per hour

Position Summary/Objective

As a key member of The Brickle Group Production team, The Machine Operator Assistant is responsible for the movement of material to and from the machine, ensuring the machine is supplied with correct raw material for processing, removing finished product and delivering it to the shipping department. Assist Machine Operators in loading fiber and removing finished product. Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing, eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Locates and supplies materials to machine operators.
• Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.
• Weighs, straps, bags, and makes labels for finished goods.
• Assists in performing in-process quality inspections.
• Inform supervisor of any material needs as they arise.
• Maintains in-process inventory by labeling WIP correctly in POUT or job packets by verifying material lot and quantity.

Education & Experience

• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience running a forklift / Forklift certified preferred.

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Machine Maintenance Tech II/Millwright

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.99/per hour

Position Summary/Objective

As a key member of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Machine Technician will be responsible for ensuring all machines are in proper working condition to minimize downtime and to meet plant and department requirements. This position performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure production goals are met. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager but will also take direction from Production Managers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules, including use of Personal Protective Equipment including hearing and eye protection, and safety shoes.
• Ensure operation of equipment to meet plant or department requirements.
• Able to identify issues before they become severe.
• Troubleshoots to resolve basic to intermediate technical issues.
• Diagnose and determine root causes of problems, repair, or replace units as necessary.
• Discuss findings or results with department personnel, develop solutions to problems and provide a basis on which corrections are made.
• Make recommendations concerning changes to equipment, improvements or installations and upkeep based on findings.
• Performs more complex repairs and PMs independently.
• Performs predictive maintenance requirements.
• Assists in installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment.
• Advises manager of any areas of concern for machine performance.
• Notifies manager of any deviation from process, maintenance, and safety standards.

Education & Experience

• 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• Vocational training in a technical trade preferred.
• Textile industry experiences a plus.

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