Job Details
Job Location: FBD Partnership LP SA - San Antonio, TX
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found athttps://www.fbdfrozen.com/
Summary:
The Sr. Production Assembler & Trainer ensures that assemblies are manufactured to meet the process requirements, quality standards and productivity standards. This person will train a team of Production Assemblers and ensure a safe, clean working environment and is accountable for the assembly area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assemble various components within established one piece flow assembly time standards while complying with work instructions to assemble equipment.
- Inspect parts to ensure quality standards are maintained, pack and transport materials.
- Perform simple calculations and maintain documentation of equipment information, including but not limited to production checklists and quality forms.
- Manage and maintain raw materials and supplies while maintaining a clean work area.
- Ensure assembly processes are being followed within work area.
- Develop Job Breakdown sheets as needed to support Work Instructions and Standardized Work.
- Facilitate new hire training for new and current Production Assemblers through all phases of the manufacturing process using on-the-job training and formal Job Instruction (JIT) program; conducts refresher training as needed.
- Coordinate OJT training with supervisors and HR, facilitate training schedules based on production needs.
- Work with HR and Manufacturing leadership to keep detailed records of training performed and maintain training matrix to identify performance gaps and cross-training needs.
- Consistently assess production employees’ skills to track improvements and determine additional training needs.
- Support Kaizen activities, continuous improvement, and safety culture.
- Maintain expert knowledge of Work Instructions and Standardized Work.
- Lead team morning stretched, communicate information on discrepancies, and discuss any concerns.
- Discuss production issues with their supervisor and assist in identifying training needs in a timely manner.
- Required to navigate and train employees on their production responsibilities in IFS.
- Perform other duties and projects as needed and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience training a production team.
- Must have strong process knowledge in area of responsibility and appropriate certifications (e.g., 608 certified for the End of Line test area).
- Must be able to use hand tools safely and proficiently.
- Previous experience with Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Training (JIT) highly preferred
- Experience with complex products and manual processes preferred.
- Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred.
- Familiarity with a variety of learning methods (classroom, Job Instruction Training, OJT, etc.) a plus.
- Ability to conduct a skills assessment and develop solutions based on data.
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience preferred.
- Strong facilitation, organization, and time-management skills.
- Detail oriented with strong presentation skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of manufacturing operational and safety procedures to ensure proper training of new hires.
- Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).
- Must have excellent communication skills because of daily contact with internal employees and vendors.
Physical Demands:
- Required to walk, stand, have eye/hand/foot coordination, reach, grasp, lift, push, pull, carry, occasionally bend, kneel, balance, and effectively communicate.
- Ability to lift a maximum of 40lbs.
- This position works in a typical manufacturing environment.
- Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
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