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Position Title\: Automation Reliability Associate

Reports to\: Process Planning Leader

Location\:

Gastonia, NC 

B Shift -

Thursday - Saturday (5\:30am -6\:00pm)

 

Looking for a mechanically inclined and computer savvy individual who is willing and eager to learn the Automation and Autonomous Mobile Vehicle Hardware and Software to help fully utilize the vehicles around the plant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES\:

        

Front line individual who is responsible for ensuring maximum Automation productivity within the operational scope

Respond to automation breakdown texts and emails, troubleshoot the system when there is a fault

Regularly monitor and report on the Analytics KPI Dashboard, responsible for meeting and exceeding daily metrics

Improve uptime Busy Percentage as a Key Performance Indicator

Track number of pickups and drop offs as Key Performance Indicator

Reduce number of breakdowns per shift

Reduce percentage of time of waiting on order

Provide transparency and communications of issues and improvements to supervisors between shifts

Improve the Automation process by recommending improvements to warehouse supervisor and engineering team

Help locate, improve, and/or 6S new pallet square when needed to increase Automation utilization

Keep the floor clean of debris like wood chips, stray objects, and plastic wrap by sweeping with broom and using cleaning machine when necessary

Responsible for safe operation of vehicles and completion of daily Automation checklists

Responsible for reporting any incidents immediately to your supervisor or team lead and being a part of safety reviews

Help with future Newell Global Supply Chain Automation deployments as requested

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JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\:

Mechanical and Technical aptitude

Comfortable with computers

Willing to learn new things

Likes a new challenge and continuous improvement

Must have valid forklift license

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work overtime or call-ins as necessary

Be in good standing

Communication – ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\:

Must be a current member of the Newell Material Handling team

Must be comfortable working with a computer and tablet

Must be dedicated to safe vehicle operation

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds

Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 12 hour

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\:  

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift experience