*Company / Location Information*
APCOM, an acronym for Appliance Components, is a leading global manufacturer of reliable water heating and appliance components that provide product differentiation at a competition price.
Founded by Mike Grace in 1969, APCOM started in a 10,000 sq.
ft.
building and has since grown to three locations in the United States as well as facilities in Mexico, China and India.
Our international locations focus on local markets and best practices are leveraged between all facilities.
In 2001, APCOM joined the A.
O.
Smith Corporation family of companies and manufactures 75 million parts annually, with 60 million produced in the United States.
*We Offer*
*Regularly Scheduled Hours: *Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
*Hourly Rate of Pay: *$19.
29
*Sign On Bonus Opportunity: *$1500
* $500 at 90th day of hire, $500 at 180th day of hire, $500 at 365th day of hire
* Must not be on a corrective action for attendance to qualify for bonus payments
*Benefits: *Medical, Dental, and Vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products.
*Primary Function*
To create, maintain and/or distribute a wide range of work instructions, forms, reference documents and other documentation as needed.
Assists with implementation of continous improvements to support our LEAN transformation.
Performs a variety of lean manufacturing activities for the entire facility including but not limited to 5S, ideas suggestion program (One minute CI Stories), 8 wastes elimination, problem solving, standard work development/execution, visual management.
*Role Specific Responsibilities*
1.
Create, maintain and update all standardize work instructions, forms and reference documents for manufacturing operations using computer and dedicated software packages.
2.
Analyze current practices looking for improvement opportunities across all departments.
3.
Monitor process and ensure improvement methods are executed to produce desired results.
4.
May be required to make presentations to management group to illustrate changes and demonstrate improvements.
5.
Follow a standard problem-solving model to address any issues/improvements identified.
6.
Collaborate with all departments within the organization in their lean initiatives.
7.
Implement continuous improvement projects.
8.
Works with supervision in the implementation of CI initiatives.
9.
Help and guide front line employees to implement their improvement ideas.
10.
Leads problem solving and follows up on action items.
11.
Create visual management tools to help the team to sustain the lean initiative.
12.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
*Qualifications*
* Must be reliable and able to follow detailed instructions.
* Must be able to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
* Must be highly motivated, organized, accurate and detail oriented.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision or direction.
* Must be able to interact with engineers, project managers and floor personnel to gather and compile the needed information into the required documentation.
* Familiar with manufacturing processes.
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret Manufacturing work orders, print and computer printouts.
* Ability to efficiently present compiled information in acceptable manner of understanding or production personnel.
* Must be able to learn and work in document control software.
* Basic LEAN knowledge (5S, Visual Management, STD work).
* Problem solver knowledge (preferred).
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaenously.
* Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Abillty to apply basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multply and divide.
* Able to use a computer, digital camera, video camera and related software.
* Must be willing to work flexible hours to resolve issues within all operating shifts.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft tooks, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
*Education*
High School Diploma or GED
*Years of Experience*
Minimum of 1 year related work experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.
29 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Work Location: In person
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