Lead Operator
 Watlow | |
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Missouri, Hannibal | |
| 6 Industrial Loop Road (Show on map) | |
 Jun 12, 2025 | |
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Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. Position Summary: Manage 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 can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills. * Uses resources to learn the business * Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes * Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next * Demonstrate knowledge with Microsoft Office and other computer systems * Demonstrates approachability and openness * Establishes credibility * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities * Uses the Watlow Business System (WBS) to achieve results * Demonstrating the Watlow Way (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 manufacturing order (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 & Problem Solving Centers (PSCs) * Follow Andon process * May update time and attendance / weekly * Provide on the job training * Assure team follows standard work * 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 Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
Diversity & Inclusion We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com. | |