Manufacturing Associate - Kelso, United Kingdom - Plexus

Plexus

Verified Company

Kelso, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose Statement:

Manufacturing Associates are responsible for meeting daily production demands in various functional roles in a high mix manufacturing environment aligned with customer demand and forecast.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Follow Quality, Operational, Environmental, Health and Safety Standards for all work areas and promptly escalate issues, machine alarms and equipment failures.
Follow written and oral instructions to meet customer demands and production standards in assigned area per applicable site training matrix.
Perform manual and automated operations of equipment and processes following training and online Assembly Build Instructions (ABIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Equipment Operating Instructions (EOIs), and Work Instructions (WIs).
Embrace the Lean Manufacturing culture by actively participating in 5S activities, housekeeping, mistake proofing, continuous improvement and adhering to Standard Work Principles.
Maintain accurate time keeping, record keeping, labour tracking, inventory control, process documentation, scrap, and quality records. Promptly escalate issues.

Additional Accountabilities:

Become trained to the area's core standards and functional specific operations before working without direct or supervisory oversight.
Undertake training on processes, procedures, standards and policies for assigned job and operational area.
Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated <1%).
Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Less than One (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years of related experience is preferred.
Must be 16 years of age or older.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

Basic computer skills required.
Strong attention to detail.
Selfmotivated.
Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks, moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands.
Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required.
Flexible to work in multiple areas as required.
Demonstrated competencies in: teamwork, professional demeanor, quality, job knowledge, communication, problem solving and lean principles, flexibility, attendance and timeliness.
General Manufacturing tools and equipment. Specific area training must be completed in assigned area.
Able to alternate or be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to carry out manual handling taken in line with published HSE guidance.
Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area.
General office equipment and materials.

Work Environment:

The work setting should consist of a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform._
Plexus is a global organization, whose headquarters are located in the United States and whose services are offered through its international affiliates. In order to meet the needs of its Customers, many of which are also international organizations, Plexus operates under a matrix organizational structure whereby employees are expected to interact with colleagues, managers and senior leadership in any of our international locations. Therefore, although the position described herein is offered by Plexus Corp (UK) Limited, the services of the employee are rendered in a global or groupwide context._
For additional information on Plexus' international locations, please visit _

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