Foam Production Utility - Spencerville, OH

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Foam Production Utility

#25-333

Spencerville, Ohio, United States

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Job Description

Company Overview :

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Responsibilities :

To work with the foam pouring team to ensure that safety, production, and quality standards are met, and to provide analytical support for process improvements. The person in this developmental role is capable of becoming a Pourline Manager with experience and training and must be willing to relocate to a new pouring plant location for growth and / or a promotional opportunity. - Insure that safety is the number one priority in all Pourline department activities and that all safety procedures are followed by all members of the Pourline team. Oversee EH&S activities for the pouring department. - Monitor daily foam production and supervise the pour line hourly workforce as part of the training process. Adjust formulas as needed to maintain product within specifications. In this role, the incumbent must be fully capable of managing the line in the absence of the Technical or Pour Line Manager. - Participate, along with the Technical Manager or Pourline Manager, in all pour line HR related activities such as appraisals and disciplinary activities - As part of the pour line team, conduct trials to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and foam formulations - Provide analytical expertise for process improvements and SPC / SQC. - Troubleshoot equipment problems and solve process issues. - Direct / facilitate continuous improvement teams and training - Oversee inventory control and ordering of chemicals / raw materials. - Be fully capable of handling all pour line functions in SAP

Qualifiations : - Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred - 0-2 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred - Task oriented individual able to perform in a fast-paced environment - SPC / SQC and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) e - Successful candidate will be expected to complete a 40 hour HAZWOPER training to understand proper procedures for safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. - Must possess planning / organization, analytical and strong problem solving skills - Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting foam making problems. Previous foam production experience is a plus - Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Minitab proficiency is a plus. - Experience using SAP or similar ERP system is a definite plus. - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - Must be self-directed and able to lead / facilitate diverse work teams - Ability to positively interact with others in the plant in a team environment