The purpose of the Production Associate role is to safely manufacture product per existing materials and process within work centers ensuring that sales orders are shipped on time with high quality.
Job Category: Hourly
Department: Signage
Reports To: Production Group Leader
Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm, additional hours as needed.
1. Safety
· Tasks and Activities
o Wears PPE as outlined in the Sonny’s PPE policy
o Attends safety trainings and safety huddles
o Identifies unsafe work conditions and reports them to the Supervisor, Safety Manager, or designate
o Actively involved in suggesting and implementing safety improvements or initiatives
o Ensures all walkways, emergency exits, and panels are kept free from obstruction in accordance with all local, state, and national safety codes
· Accountability (Output)
o No lost time accidents for self or team members (Time Span: 1 day - 1 month)
2. Quality
· Tasks and Activities
o Inspects PARTs being pulled from prior work center or warehouse
o Maintains clean workspace with all tools maintained in good working condition and located in the correct location. Preps workspace for new jobs
o Follows work instructions and meets quality control expectations. Materials used match production order and sales order
o Participates in corrective action process and other problem solving meetings as needed
o Follows all quality processes, performs inspections, and documents checklist actions as required – represents a culture of quality
o Actively involved in performing and sustaining 5S initiatives
· Accountability (Output)
o All sales orders ship with zero defects (Time Span: 1 day to 1 month)
3. LEAN Manufacturing
· Tasks and Activities
o Adheres to basic LEAN principles and concepts
o Follows PULL Manufacturing completing the task at hand and then pulling the next priority per the Coordinator’s direction
o Does not use excessive batching – follows visual cues and does not continue to produce product if the products staging area is full
o Actively seeks cross training and looks to support constrained work centers when starved for material or when staging areas are full
o Ensures materials are stored in the proper location with visible labeling. Work in progress (WIP) is required to be labeled with production order number and sales order number
o Ensures that finished product is high quality and matches the requirements from the sales order
o Actively works with team members and exhibits positive team behavior to drive towards meeting our metrics (goals and objectives)
· Accountability (Output)
o Daily expectations are met and there is awareness of the weekly schedule and objectives. (Time Span – 1 day to 1 week)
4. Process Discipline
· Tasks and Activities
o Follows the production orders and sales orders as though they are work instructions and does not deviate without management approval
o Produces final product that matches the customer approved proof
o Uses existing materials and processes to complete production activities
o Follows UL-48 standard when producing UL certified items
· Accountability (Output)
o Production orders and sales orders need to be completed within the schedule time and match the customer approved proof. (Time Span – 1 day to 1 week)
5. Personal Development
· Tasks and Activities
o Completes annual self-evaluation review on time
o During annual review, clearly articulates goals for upcoming quarter to Supervisor
o Attends monthly 1-to-1 meetings with Supervisor
o Completes goals as set by Supervisor within goal time period
o Attends internal training seminars as required/scheduled by Supervisor and Plant Manager
· Accountability (Output)
o Meets all deadlines related to monthly 1-to-1 meetings with Supervisor (Time Span: 1 month)
6. Inventory Management
· Tasks and Activities
o All raw materials are placed into the correct storage locations
o All finished goods are placed into the correct storage locations
o All completed parts are put away in their respective bin locations
o All material is properly identified with clear and legible labeling
· Accountability (Output)
o Less than 2% variance for raw material and finished goods inventory value (Time Span: 1 day to 3 months)
7. Preventive Maintenance, Calibration, and Housekeeping
· Tasks and Activities
o Performs all daily preventive maintenance actions
o Ensures all surfaces are wiped down, floors are swept, and material is put away daily
o Ensures floors are mopped weekly
o Engages the Supervisor to promptly schedule any required repairs to minimize downtime
o Ensures all walkways, emergency exits, and panels are kept free from obstruction in accordance with all local, state, and national safety codes
o Monitors storage conditions and proposes new storage strategies where required
o Ensures all vendor deliveries are put into proper bin locations within 24 hours of receipt
· Accountability (Output)
o All team members are familiar with and held accountable to Sonny’s required housekeeping practices. All areas are kept clean, neat, and tidy, and all machines are kept in working order with preventive maintenance completed on time and in full to the required schedule. (Time Span: 1 week to 1 year)
8. Continuous Improvement
· Tasks and Activities
o Attends all continuous improvement trainings and actively participates in 5S initiatives
o Engages Supervisor on the floor and in monthly 1-to-1 meetings to discuss challenges due to work center setup, part storage, material handling, etc.
o Submits or engages Supervisor with suggestions and proposed solutions to existing challenges
o Participates in problem solving meetings with team members to determine possible solutions
o Works with Supervisor to plan and schedule improvement project implementation around production schedules and requirements
· Accountability (Output)
o Participate daily sustaining 5S. Actively participates in at least one continuous improvement project per year. (Time Span: 1 day to 1 year)
9. Culture
· Tasks and Activities
o Be an effective model of the behaviors that support the company’s culture
o Be attentive to the behavior of other staff in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, and values, and inform supervisor of potential concerns
o Provide constructive input to the definition of the departmental and company cultures by reinforcing required behaviors and holding team members accountable for displaying them
o Tells stories of prior experiences that illustrate the company’s culture
· Accountability (Output)
o The Operator will understand and conduct themselves appropriately per the company’s mission, vision, and values related to culture.
**The Shipping - Receiving Supervisor will also engage in any other activities that may not be listed above but are required to meet the accountabilities and expectations for the role as described above.**
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Internet Explorer, and ERP software.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Keen attention to detail is central to the job in order to detect defects that could be easily missed.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communication - Talking to others to convey information effectively; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively when reporting issues and defects is necessary.
• Personal Accountability - A measure of the capacity to be answerable for personal actions. Accepts personal responsibility for the consequences of personal actions; avoids placing unnecessary blame on others.
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively and productively with others. Behaves in a manner consistent with team values and mission & responds positively to feedback from team members and supervisor. Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration; respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others.
• Safety - Practices safe work habits and encourages others to do the same. Identifies ways to improve the safety of the work environment. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to promote effective safety operations.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Education and Formal Training:
· High School Education required
· Journeyman card or relevant industry certifications preferred, where applicable
Experience:
· 3+ years of manufacturing shop or warehouse experience preferred
· Experience using SAP or other ERP System preferred
Materials and Equipment Used:
· Tools of the trade, checklists, schedules, and meetings, Office applications where required, SAP (ERP system)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
· Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
· Must be able to work in non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air.
· The use of safety PPE equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, steel-toe shoes, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
· Will require heavy work (lifting greater than 30 pounds). Ability to carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet unassisted
· Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility. Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.
Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
With complete tunnel systems in each of the 50 United States and equipment in countries worldwide, Sonny's equipment delivers millions of clean, dry, shiny cars each year, around the globe.
Sonny's legacy began in 1949 when founder, Sonny Fazio, built his first full-serve car wash. Upon retiring, he began manufacturing replacement parts and eventually equipment for his son's chain of 12 washes spanning three states. Engineered by a car wash operator for his family, Sonny manufactured equipment to do one thing — help his sons make more money washing cars. Soon, word got out and Sonny was flooded with orders for his reliable equipment that washed better, cost less, and produced a clean, dry, shiny car faster with less hassle and expense. That was the beginning of Sonny's The Car Wash Factory.
Today, Sonny's is the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry.
We also have a full line of OEM parts for Hanna, Peco, PDQ, Belanger, Macneil, Ryko, and other car wash equipment manufacturers.
