Jermaine Kelso

Consistently interpreted and adhered to part plans for processing specifications.

Counts and controls all parts before and after plating

Follows part plan work instructions for compliance to customer specifications

Selects holding rack according to size, shape and number of objects to be processed

Processes customer product in a defined series of cleaning, activating, plating and rinsing baths

Measures thickness and diameters for pre- and post- plate dimensions

Monitors tank temperatures, solution levels and rectifiers of plating bathes and records data

Dries and packs parts to prevent damage or as specified by part plan instructions

Operates computer terminal to view orders, start and complete individual work orders

Documents process and inspection data on part plan

Pre- and post- bake parts as required

Performs online inspections as required by work order to ensure conformance of product to customer specification

Strong attendance & Reliability

When a documented process does not produce parts as expected, stops production and informs Group or Line Leader

Takes Direction

Aware of and seek to achieve productivity standards

Aware of and seek to achieve quality standards

Follows direction and schedule set by manager

• Sets up and operate silicone and adhesive coating machine
• Ensure product are manufactured to specification
• Maintain production schedule and volume requirements
• Obtain and verify that correct materials are being used i.e
• Silicone, additives, adhesives, inks
• Assists in set up and roll changes
• Perform other duties within scope and ability
• Prevent non-conformities relating to products, process and quality system
• Process production data and material transactions in operating system

• Leading the team to succeed, the Team Leader has several key responsibilities for their designated work area and assigned shift to include: serve as a support resource, lead team members to meet production schedules, facilitate the safe and productive manufacture of high quality products, effectively drive and maintain the standardized work process; train team members in the proper method; and help the team to succeed in an environment based on BOS, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5-S
• Key characteristics of a successful team leader are problem-solving, coaching and eliminating waste in the organization by responding to abnormalities and following the TMS philosophy
• It is anticipated that this position will devote approximately 95% of scheduled production time on the shop floor
• Safety: Review [bimonthly] the safety board with all team members
• Create a mentally-engaged, physical, and professional safe environment
• Champion and promote the plant’s safety policies and procedures by adopting the Tenneco safety and culture
• Lead by example in promoting safety practices and policies, including but not limited to, initiating start-of -shift stretches, wearing proper PPE, and holding all team members accountable for wearing theirs; following LOTO procedures; reminding the team about the importance of Hazcom labels (present, correct and legible data) and MSDS information
• Surface all team member injuries and/or illnesses to Supervisor
• Ergonomics: Observe team members’ techniques as they perform the job functions and reduce overburden by counter measuring any awkward or excessive movements
• Collaborate with the supervisor and/or EH&S coordinator to continuously improve the ergonomics of the work
• 5-S Process: Daily promote the 5-S Process for the cell or value stream
• Continually evaluate the 5-S condition by observing the process area and follow–up on abnormalities
• Complete any 5-S documentation and records as required by the 5-S plan
• Standardized Work: Team Leaders or their assigned designee train the team members in Standardized Work practices and follow up on any concerns that arise, actively listening for team members’ techniques or methods that potentially improve the standardized work
• Lead by example to ensure consistency of standardized work by all team members
• Coordinate the 'continuous improvement' of Standardized Work and follow-up to ensure changes are made or abnormalities are resolved
• Adhere to the ongoing use of the yellow card audit system
• Train and audit team members in standardized work, update and revise standardized work (as necessary), and complete the training matrix to document all training
• Job Instruction Training: Train using the standardized work Teaching methodology: 1) Prepare the team member; 2) Present the operation to the team member; 3) Allow the team member to try out the operation; and 4) provide coaching and follow up
• Validate job breakdown sheets and standardize work processes with the team
• Provide department/new hire orientation as required for replacements
• Communication: Communicate with the next shift any and all issues/concerns resulting from your shift’s operations
• Provide timely and effective feedback to help team members to strengthen specific skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Discuss in team meetings [huddles] information concerning safety, quality, inventory, production schedules, etc
• And fosters continuous improvement through communication
• Listen and talk to the team members to get a better sense of their concerns and issues
• Assure upward communication of the issues and/or successes of the cell on an as-needed basis
• Maintain the glass wall in a neat and organized manner
• Complete required paper work such as production record charts, quality information and logbook for shift-to-shift communication
• Production Output: Monitor the hourly production board to keep abreast of the current production rate
• Respond as primary support to team member calls when needed and to avoid a line stop
• Cell Operations (Product, Equipment, Quality): Confirm quality of materials and finished goods
• Respond immediately when product abnormalities occur, solve the problem or report upward
• Ensure set-up and operation of equipment in accordance with production requirements, procedures, and policies
• Provide first response to line problems, document problems, resolve when possible, follow up with resources to assure that the problem is corrected
• Provide direction to team members to maintain compliance with process standards
• Monitor and record efficiency and downtime for the area assigned to assure cell(s) are running to TAKT time
• Continuously monitor and manage nonproductive time in the cell (changeover, downtime)
• Defects & Scrap: Identify defects and suspect material and confer with the supervisor to coordinate the appropriate disposition and elimination scrap
• Facilitate the proper completion of scrap documentation
• Operating Supplies: Monitor the usage of operating supplies
• Problem Solving / Philosophy: Lead actions to countermeasure a problem’s root cause, monitor the results and standardize the changes made to correct the problem
• Be proactive in resolving problems in the cell, and elevate the need for assistance as necessary
• 'Go see' and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure an effective understanding of the facts/data
• Solve problems utilizing the 'scientific method'
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and mentor the team to continuously improve their processes towards True North and strive to eliminate waste in the process
• Teamwork: Develop, support and monitor activities that foster teamwork within the group
• Coordinate job assignments based on production needs and/or attendance concerns
• Frequently analyze work balance to eliminate waste
• Build strategic working relationships to achieve work and team goals
• Support a positive work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination or other unlawful practices
• Immediately escalate any unlawful or improper practices to their supervisor and or Human Resources
• Daily Paperwork: Complete required paperwork such as production record charts, quality information and the logbook for shift-to-shift communication

• Reads and follows part plans for processing requirements
• Counts and controls all parts before and after plating
• Follows part plan work instructions for compliance to customer specifications
• Selects holding rack according to size, shape and number of objects to be processed
• Processes customer product in a defined series of cleaning, activating, plating and rinsing baths
• Measures thickness and diameters for pre- and post- plate dimensions
• Monitors tank temperatures, solution levels and rectifiers of plating bathes and records data
• Dries and packs parts to prevent damage or as specified by part plan instructions
• Operates computer terminal to view orders, start and complete individual work orders
• Documents process and inspection data on part plan
• Pre- and post- bake parts as required
• Performs online inspections as required by work order to ensure conformance of product to customer specification
• Strong attendance & Reliability
• When a documented process does not produce parts as expected, stops production and informs Group or Line Leader
• Takes Direction
• Aware of and seek to achieve productivity standards
• Aware of and seek to achieve quality standards
• Follows direction and schedule set by manager

• Leading the team to succeed, the Team Leader has several key responsibilities for their designated work area and assigned shift to include: serve as a support resource, lead team members to meet production schedules, facilitate the safe and productive manufacture of high quality products, effectively drive and maintain the standardized work process; train team members in the proper method; and help the team to succeed in an environment based on BOS, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5-S
• Key characteristics of a successful team leader are problem-solving, coaching and eliminating waste in the organization by responding to abnormalities and following the TMS philosophy
• It is anticipated that this position will devote approximately 95% of scheduled production time on the shop floor
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• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Safety: Review [bimonthly] the safety board with all team members
• Create a mentally-engaged, physical, and professional safe environment
• Champion and promote the plant’s safety policies and procedures by adopting the Tenneco safety culture
• Lead by example in promoting safety practices and policies, including but not limited to, initiating start of -shift stretches, wearing proper PPE, and holding all team members accountable for wearing theirs; following LOTO procedures; reminding the team about the importance of Hazcom labels (present, correct and legible data) and MSDS information
• Surface all team member injuries and/or illnesses to Supervisor
• Ergonomics: Observe team members’ techniques as they perform the job functions and reduce overburden by counter measuring any awkward or excessive movements
• Collaborate with the supervisor and/or EH&S coordinator to continuously improve the ergonomics of the work
• 5-S Process: Daily promote the 5-S Process for the cell or value stream
• Continually evaluate the 5-S condition by observing the process area and follow–up on abnormalities
• Complete any 5-S documentation and records as required by the 5-S plan
• Standardized Work: Team Leaders or their assigned designee train the team members in Standardized Work practices and follow up on any concerns that arise, actively listening for team members’ techniques or methods that potentially improve the standardized work
• Lead by example to ensure consistency of standardized work by all team members
• Coordinate the 'continuous improvement' of Standardized Work and follow-up to ensure changes are made or abnormalities are resolved
• Adhere to the ongoing use of the yellow card audit system
• Train and audit team members in standardized work, update and revise standardized work (as necessary), and complete the training matrix to document all training
• Job Instruction Training: Train using the standardized work Teaching methodology: 1) Prepare the team member; 2) Present the operation to the team member; 3) Allow the team member to try out the operation; and 4) provide coaching and follow up
• Validate job breakdown sheets and standardize work processes with the team
• Provide department/new hire orientation as required for replacements
• Communication: Communicate with the next shift any and all issues/concerns resulting from your shift’s operations
• Provide timely and effective feedback to help team members to strengthen specific skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Discuss in team meetings [huddles] information concerning safety, quality, inventory, production schedules, etc
• And fosters continuous improvement through communication
• Listen and talk to the team members to get a better sense of their concerns and issues
• Assure upward communication of the issues and/or successes of the cell on an as-needed basis
• Maintain the glass wall in a neat and organized manner
• Complete required paper work such as production record charts, quality information and logbook for shift-to-shift communication
• Production Output: Monitor the hourly production board to keep abreast of the current production rate Respond as primary support to team member calls when needed and to avoid a line stop
• Cell Operations (Product, Equipment, Quality): Confirm quality of materials and finished goods
• Respond immediately when product abnormalities occur, solve the problem or report upward
• Ensure set-up and operation of equipment in accordance with production requirements, procedures, and policies
• Provide first response to line problems, document problems, resolve when possible, follow up with resources to assure that the problem is corrected
• Provide direction to team members to maintain compliance with process standards
• Monitor and record efficiency and downtime for the area assigned to assure cell(s) are running to TAKT time
• Continuously monitor and manage nonproductive time in the cell (changeover, downtime) Defects & Scrap: Identify defects and suspect material and confer with the supervisor to coordinate the appropriate disposition and elimination scrap
• Facilitate the proper completion of scrap documentation
• Operating Supplies: Monitor the usage of operating supplies
• Problem Solving / Philosophy: Lead actions to countermeasure a problem’s root cause, monitor the results and standardize the changes made to correct the problem
• Be proactive in resolving problems in the cell, and elevate the need for assistance as necessary
• 'Go see' and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure an effective understanding of the facts/data
• Solve problems utilizing the 'scientific method'
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and mentor the team to continuously improve their processes towards True North and strive to eliminate waste in the process
• Teamwork: Develop, support and monitor activities that foster teamwork within the group
• Coordinate job assignments based on production needs and/or attendance concerns
• Frequently analyze work balance to eliminate waste
• Build strategic working relationships to achieve work and team goals
• Support a positive work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination or other unlawful practices
• Immediately escalate any unlawful or improper practices to their supervisor and or Human Resources
• Daily Paperwork: Complete required paperwork such as production record charts, quality information and the logbook for shift-to-shift communication