Production Associate - AGC Automotive Americas - Elizabethtown

Job Summary

Responsible for operating production lines in such a manner as to ensure safety of self and others as well as quality of product produced.

Principle Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of self and others within production area and is responsible for notifying supervisor or safety team of any and all safety concerns

• Operates either pre or post equipment in accordance with established production procedures for production of glass product to meet quality of product and ensure customer satisfaction

• Supplies line with raw materials as may be required

• Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner (both stand up or sit down trucks)

• Performs periodic quality checks in accordance with established procedures

• Performs troubleshooting of line or quality concerns

• Participates in or leads Kaizen activities to ensure the continuous improvement of processes

• Maintains 5S standards which includes general cleaning, correct placement of tools, etc.

• Performs minor maintenance of equipment as may be required

• Participates in job changes

• Demonstrates AGC Way in all aspect of responsibilities

• Other duties or projects as assigned

Leadership Competencies

• Passion – Exhibits a dedication to AGC, plant and department mission, people and values pursuing continuous improvement and thinking deeply about our business.

• Innovation & Change Orientation – Networks with internally and externally. Stimulates, encourages and cultivates new thinking, ideas and experimentation. Exhibits intolerance for maintaining the status quo.Anticipates and quickly adapts to change. Takes calculated risks.

• Influence & Communication – Expresses a clear and inspiring vision of the future. Overcomes resistance to change and builds a commitment for the future. Engages others in achieving more than they believe they can achieve. Takes time to get to know and communicate with others at every level of the company. Facilitates listening, open dialog, and two-way communication.

• Integrity – Behaves in a predictable, consistent and reliable manner. Follows through and delivers on commitments. Leads by example. Communicates an agenda with transparency. Acts in a manner that puts company interest before self-interest. Exhibits unquestionable business ethics on a global basis.

• Courage for Challenge – Expresses optimism and a positive attitude even when faced with adversity and crisis. Makes tough decisions. Learns from failure and recovers. Engages in life-long professional and personal development.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required

• NCRC Silver preferred

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to learn to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.

• Basic knowledge of windows computer system

• Ability to learn quality standards for the production of class product

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Authority Level

• Ability to halt or suspend operations based upon safety or quality concerns

Salary info:

$18.50 - $23.93 / hr