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Title: Packaging Mechanic

Why DMI:

At DMI, it is our commitment and dedication to Innovation that has driven our continued growth and our reputation as a leader in the beauty industry. We clearly understand that there is a very fine line between art and science in the formulation and development of skincare, color and personal care products that are of the highest quality and highly marketable. Our Formulators are Scientists, and our Product Developers are artists in their vision, and together they create and produce efficacious, unique and trend setting products.

We work for a wide range of brands, servicing every market space. We are mindful of WHO we are creating products for, the PROBLEMS and NEEDS that they seek to solve, the BENEFITS they must have, and the AESTHETICS that make them winners.

Essential Functions of this position:

• Repair packaging Equipment as needed
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance of packaging equipment to eliminate unscheduled down time
• Performs changeovers in an efficient and timely manner
• Perform all work in accordance with GMP’s, housekeeping, good safety practices, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in team processes and maintain good costumer, supplier, and employee relationships
• Initiate purchase of required tools, parts, and maintain accountability for tools/parts issued
• Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develops
• Perform all work to reflect a personal commitment to quality craftmanship and job ownership.
• Notify supervisor of mechanical breakdowns that will take twenty (20) minutes of more to repair
• Become familiar with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controls) and ladder logic
• Report health/safety hazards to immediate supervisor or EHS Department and make appropriate repairs.
• Diagnose, rebuilds, modifies, and repairs packaging equipment
• Make recommendations for equipment upgrades and modifications
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have High School Diploma or higher.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude as determined by observation and a mechanical ability test.
• Ability to use hand tools and trade type tools.
• High mental and visual effort.
• Background in mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of electricity, preferably from formal training.
• Willingness to do all tasks encountered in maintaining a facility and its equipment, i.e., cleaning equipment and maintenance areas, assisting assigned individuals(s) in maintaining DMI inventory of parts and supplies.
• Flexibility. Must be willing to be reassigned to a new task prior to completing the present task at a moment’s notice.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks on a timely basis.
• Occasional overtime and Saturdays.
• Spanish is a plus

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

Title: 2nd shift Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Why DMI:

At DMI, it is our commitment and dedication to Innovation that has driven our continued growth and our reputation as a leader in the beauty industry. We clearly understand that there is a very fine line between art and science in the formulation and development of skincare, color and personal care products that are of the highest quality and highly marketable. Our Formulators are Scientists, and our Product Developers are artists in their vision, and together they create and produce efficacious, unique and trend setting products.

We work for a wide range of brands, servicing every market space. We are mindful of WHO we are creating products for, the PROBLEMS and NEEDS that they seek to solve, the BENEFITS they must have, and the AESTHETICS that make them winners.

Purpose of Position:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, prepare equipment for specific function, assist in installation of new equipment, and diagnose electrical and mechanical problems.

Essential Functions:

• Perform machine set-ups and changeovers as directed and maintain tooling storage area in an orderly fashion.
• Inspect tooling when removing it during changeovers and report any problems detected.
• Install, maintain, repair, and rebuild manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain air compressors, vacuum pumps, and plant equipment.
• Constantly observe plant equipment and report any unusual operation to manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance to all manufacturing areas in plant.
• Maintain work site in a safe condition and adhere to DMI safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Proven mechanical aptitude as determined by observation and mechanical ability test.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical work (formal training is a plus)
• Willingness to do all tasks encountered in maintaining areas, assisting assigned individuals in maintaining DMI inventory of parts and supplies.
• Must be flexible and willing to take on new tasks as assigned depending on workload.
• Occasional overtime and Saturday work required
• Spanish language is a plus

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Title:                 Director of Operations                                                                

Supervisor:     CEO, General Manager

Purpose of Position:

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Operations function of the Company, Responsible for the performance of all Department functions (Manufacturing, Production, Material Management, Order Services, Engineering and Maintenance)

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves adequate plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, customer service, and order entry efficiency, along with human utilization
•  Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans
• Presents monthly reports on performance as requested by president
• Develop and present to the President matter requiring decision
• Develop and recommend corporate operations policy within the Operations Department
• Define and recommend objectives in each area of Operations. Develops specific short-term plans and programs, together with budget requests and financial estimates
• Reviews and approves cost control reports, cost estimates, and manpower facility requirements forecast.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in establishing and carrying out responsibilities
• Review and approve the setting of budgets throughout the Operations Department
• Review and approve Operations major projects involving functional changes within the Department
• Develop plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions along with sufficient planning for areas that support the mission of DMI with Operations
• Establishes objectives and procedures governing the performance as assigned activities
• Issues specific annual objectives to immediate subordinates and reviews objectives of the operations management
• Select and maintain qualified personnel in all direct reports positions and recommends compensation levels
• Directs, monitor, and appraise the performance of the direct report positions and recommends necessary coordination between activities.
• Identifies training needs, initiates development of subordinates, and recommend effective personnel action
• Maintain appropriate communications within area of responsibility
• Keep employees informed as to company/department plans and progress
• Coordinate activities of assigned units with those of the other company units. Seeks mutual agreement on problems involving coordination
• Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action, ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures
• Reviews and endorse/revise budget proposals received from direct reports. Submits budgets for assigned activities in accordance with the budget procedures. Approves budget expenses up t authorized dollar limit
• Provide orientation and on-the-job training for subordinates and ensures that the authority and responsibility for each position are defined and understood
• Ensure that duties, responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct reports are defined and understood
• The legal courtesy of leaving the Company with clean hands. All details, materials listing and records pertaining to the company, its clients and related materials used while serving the company and its clients remain at the company upon departure

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong, rapid Analytica, numerical and reasoning abilities, able to recommend implement operational solutions.
• Participative management style- advocates team concepts
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support DMI preferences and priorities
• Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations
• In a growing organization such as ours, adhere to set policies is a must. However, in order to assure a smooth-running operation, improvements, and discontinuations or changes will be made as necessary
• BS degree in Engineering or Business discipline
• Affiliation with successful manufacturing companies
• A minimum of 3 years as Director Operations in manufacturing company, with the responsibilities of production, purchasing, inventory control, production control and engineering, as well as shipping, receiving, and warehousing
• A minimum annual production value of $15 million with a minimum of 200 direct labor employees
• Sound administrative skill, well-developed management skills-principles and people
• Experience in working in nonunion environment
• Proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growing.

Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Department: Mechanics
Status: Full Time, All Shifts
Supervisor: Plant Engineer or designated Mechanic

Purpose of Position:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance to the facility and the production equipment. Prepares equipment and machinery for specific functions. Assists in the installation of new equipment. Diagnoses electrical and mechanical problems.

Essential Functions:

• Perform machine changeovers when other mechanics are not available.
• Main tooling storage area in an orderly fashion.
• Inspect tooling when removing it during a changeover and report any problems detected.
• Trouble shoots production equipment and makes repairs and adjustments as required.
• Assist in line setups.
• Work in a safe manner.
• Maintain work site in a sate condition.
• Report safety problems for immediate attention.
• Observe constantly plant equipment and reports any unusual/abnormal operation to Plant Engineer.
• Share mechanical knowledge with other DMI employees.
• New project work.
• Supervise mechanics in the absence of the Plant Engineer to assure effective use of time and resources.
• In a growing organization such as ours, adherence to set policies is a must. However, to ensure a smooth running operation, modifications, discontinuations or changes will be made to the position description as necessary.
• Maintains air compressors, vacuum pumps and plant equipment.

Additional Duties:
Welding, machine ship, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, etc.

Education & Qualification Requirements:

• Proven mechanical ability demonstrated by observation and mechanical ability test.
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
• High mental and visual effort.
• Good background in mechanical and electrical problem solving and implementing proper corrective measures
• Knowledge of electricity, pr4ferably from formal training.
• Familiar with the operation of all DMI production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical control schematics.
• Willingness to do all tasks encountered in maintaining a facility and its equipment, i.e. cleaning equipment and maintenance areas, assisting assigned individual(s) in maintaining DMI inventory of parts and supplies.
• Flexibility. Must be willing to be reassigned to a new task prior to completing the present task.
• Complete assigned tasks on a timely basis.
• Ability to work well with others and to contribute to their training.
• Good English language speaking and reading skills.
• Occasional overtime and Saturdays.
• The legal courtesy of leaving the Company with clean hands. All details, materials, listings and records pertaining to the Company, its Clients, and related materials use while serving the Company and its clients remain at the Company upon departure.

Title: Machine Operator
Department: Production
Status: Full Time, All Shifts
Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Purpose of Position:
Operates automatic packing machines to ensure continuous production by the line.

Duties:

• Starts machine and carefully observes the initial operation
• Satisfactorily increases machine speed to full cycle and maintains line speed
• Mans machine control panel, stops and restarts machine as required
• Attempts to diagnose cause of a machine malfunction and removes the cause of a jam or summons a mechanic when necessary
• If line is down, may be required to do rework or to clean up area around packing line and work area
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Upon instruction for Production Supervisor, closes down all equipment not required on the next shift
• Reports any safety concerns for immediate corrective action
• Other duties as assigned
• In a growing organization like ours, adherence to set policies is a must. However, to ensure a smooth running operation, modifications, discontinuations or changes will be made to this position description as necessary

Equipment:
Good working knowledge of filling, blistering and stretch packing equipment

Qualification Requirements:

• Understand and speak English
• Occasional overtime and Saturdays
• The legal courtesy of leaving the Company with clean hands. All details, materials listings and records pertaining to the Company, its clients, and related materials used while serving the Company and its clients remain at the Company upon departure.