Position Summary:

Within the Electroswitch Lean Manufacturing operating system, the Water Spider is a mission-critical role centered on maintaining material flow at the point-of-use (POU) to support the TAKT-based production.  The primary objective is to “keep the operator at the station” by ensuring all materials, tools, and resources required are staged in advance, thereby reducing non-value-added movement and ensuring an uninterrupted production cadence.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Point-of-Use Tracking: Monitor and respond to visual cues – such as empty bins, signal cards, or floor markings – to execute the timely collection, replenishment, and return of materials to designated locations. 
• Standard Work Execution: Follow a disciplined, timed route to ensure material delivery matches the production schedule and needs of the production line.
• Waste Mitigation: Proactively remove dunnage, empty packaging, and scrap from the production area to maintain a 5S-compliant workspace.
• Production Support: Assist with the staging of tools and materials for upcoming changeovers to minimize downtime.  Periodically support direct production work during staffing shortages or peak demand. 

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Communication Bridge: Serve as liaison between the production floor and the warehouse/supervisors regarding material shortages or quality concerns.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect components during replenishment for obvious defects or damage.
• Consumable Management: Monitor and refill supplies (fasteners, packaging, labels, etc.).  Remove waste and recyclables from workstations.
• Deliver components, and subassemblies as necessary per production line needs.  

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• Education: Level of knowledge associated with a High School / Vocational School diploma. 
• Experience: Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in preferred.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of basic math and ability to read blueprints/work instructions and familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Problem Solving: Ability to recognize abnormalities in the flow and escalate issues before they cause line stoppages.  Strong attention to detail and daily standard work execution.   
• Clear communication with team leaders and supervisors.

Training and Requirements:

General Safety; Quality System Awareness

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand and walk set routes repetitively for the duration of the shift (frequent travel between departments) and lift up to 50 lbs. 

Work Environment:

• Combination of Manufacturing and Office environment.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and odors.