Briggs & Stratton

Position Description

Supports the performance of entry-level production quality tasks.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitors Bill of Materials (BOMs) and shortages along the production line
2. Organizes the daily quality packets; performs surveillance audits and updates production reports
3. Processes the quality alert and operator card change training logs
4. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use hand tools, etc.
• Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma

Experience Requirements

• Pass the QA Manufacturing Support test
• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Advanced computer skills preferred
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis & analytical problem-solving
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.