Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as world class, state-of-the-art, electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.
Position Summary
Performs duties to direct and maintain production within the Bingo Press Department. Responsible for metrics tied to departmental success, such as quality assurance improvement, production efficiency improvement, and safety incident reduction. Safely performs position specific responsibilities to ensure a high level of productivity and quality while adhering to all relevant company policies and procedures. Identifies and recommends process improvements to streamline and increase efficiency of existing programs.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Meets daily with department management to understand and communicate production plans and requirements to production workers; establishes and maintains workflow
- Provides guidance, coaching, and counseling to production workers to improve job performance, quality, safety, and other areas; documents observations and makes employment action recommendations accordingly
- Ensures conformance to quality standards and requirements; takes immediate corrective action to meet quality standards if deficits are discovered
- Monitors and records metrics reflecting production efficiency; takes immediate corrective action to meet production goals if deficits are discovered
- Promotes a work culture focused on continuous improvement using lean manufacturing methodologies
- Implements process improvements to minimize operating cost by controlling material usage, scrap, reworked items, and machine and manpower utilization
- Provides response in the event of emergency, ensuring production worker safety and security; escalates safety and security concerns appropriately
- Escalates or takes action to correct concerns relating to faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions
- Enforces and observes all prescribed safety rules and regulations and ensures work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition
- Assists production workers in troubleshooting mechanical and process issues, making minor repairs or replacing parts as needed
- Adheres to company and departmental policies and rules as defined by the employee handbook or management
- Performs other duties as assigned and works from written and verbal instruction
Travel and Work Schedule:
Position requires a work schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, or early morning hours, depending on operational needs
Shift is defined as "Continental" with a four day/three day rotating schedule:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday - 12 hours
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - 12 hours
Experience and Education
- BS/BA in technical or manufacturing related field preferred
- High school diploma / GED equivalent required
- Six Sigma certification preferred
- Leadership certification preferred
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lead, organize, and motivate others
- Proficiency in English
- Advanced reading and math ability
- Advanced problem solving ability
- Hearing and visual acuity, including depth perception and ability to identify colors
- Ability to utilize hand tools, equipment, and materials as intended by manufacturer
- Ability to prioritize tasks for production efficiency and quality
- Availability to work different shifts as needed
- Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Lifting, 0 – 20 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting, 21 – 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting, 51+ lbs: Never
- Carrying, 0 – 20 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying, 21 – 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Carrying, 51+ lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling, 0-20 lbs: Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling, 21-50 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling, 51+ lbs: Frequently
- Standing: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Bending at Waist/Crouching/Kneeling: Occasionally
- Twisting: Occasionally
- Reaching at or Below Shoulder Level: Frequently
- Reaching Overhead: Occasionally
- Gross Manipulation (seizing, holding,
- grasping, turning, etc.) Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (touching, picking,
- Pinching, keyboarding, etc.) Occasionally
- Foot or Leg Control: Never
- Driving: Occasionally
- Climbing/Use of Ladder: Frequently
Disclaimer:
All positions offered at Arrow International are contingent upon required pre-employment background search results and successful completion of a pre-employment hair follicle drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position and are subject to change at any time. They are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees with this position title. The Company does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. This is called Employment at Will. This employment at will relationship exists regardless of any other written statements or policies documented elsewhere in company record or policy or any verbal statement to the contrary
