Watlow
Job Title: Lead Operator

Position Title: Lead Operator
Discipline: NA 
Level of Contribution: Building 
Functional Area: Operations
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 
AAP Job Group: 7A- Lead Operatives
Reports to: Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager or or other position as assigned
Direct Reports: None
EEO-1 Category: 7- Operatives

Job Position Summary:

This position will lead flow and process in assigned work centers; coaching work center team on Continuous
improvement and embracing change.

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix):

• Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to others
• Recommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility
• Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product.
• Contribute in problem solving activities.
• Understand the processes and knowledge in tools and techniques and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills.
• Uses resources to learn the business
• Facilitates and coach’s others
• Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes
• Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next
• Demonstrates approachability and openness
• Establishes credibility
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities
• Uses the Watlow Business System to achieve results
• Demonstrating the WW Leader Behaviors

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix):

Delivery:

• Build product to design using work instructions/standards.
• Ensure the deployment of a safe and healthy work environment for all work team members.
• Coordinate and meet MO delivery requirements with quality product
• Initiate/Update daily production plan to achieve Takt, include daily resource plan
• Coach and mentor cell team members
• Share in the responsibility of team member development
• Lead Gemba walk and follow up on actions regarding Cell Improvement, Standard Work & PSCs
(Problem Solving Centers)
• Follow Andon process
• Provide on the job training
• Create and audit standard work in assigned areas of responsibility with Enginerring, Manufacturing
and CI alignment.
• Verify daily 6S is followed
• Communicate with Team Leader any problems, team issues, etc.
• Follow Standard Operating Process (SOP) Lead Operator
• Responsible for training in the Work Cell and ensuring proper training records are retained



Business Partner: 
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure inventory accuracy​​​​​​​

Center of Expertise (COE)
• Previous Manufacturing or related industry experience

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• High-school graduate/GED preferred
• Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (3-5 years)
• Leadership training

Contact point for the job:

Name: Ms Lili Sharhani/Ms Nurulizzati
Email: [email protected]