Machine Operator Lead

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Lead the day-to-day activities in production and/or packaging floor in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Master all operational equipment required and be flexible to step in wherever needed on a daily basis. Coordinate activities with the Operations Management staff. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications. Verifies goods packaged against package invoices. Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Documents inventory number and weight and organizes packages.

• Responsible for leading all day-to-day production activities under the guidance of the Production Manager.
• Lead the operation of high-volume industrial bottling and packaging equipment, including but not limited to clearing jams and malfunctions.
• Load, monitor, count and sort materials, and ensure quality products are being produced in a timely manner on moderately complex to complex machines including drop packing, bliss box, labeling machines, mixing and SIG machines.
• Understand and be able to complete timely quality checks at each operational position, along with recording results on the computer.
• Lead the production changeover process and ensure all Machine Operators complete their changeover assignments in a timely manner per Follow quality guidelines to remove all defective products or equipment from line and/or reposition materials to continue efficient production flow.
• Oversee a review of the production order spec sheet to ensure the bill of materials are using correct production components.
• Lead weekly safety huddles with all production employees.
• Assist maintenance technicians with moderately complex tasks as requested, with limited assistance or supervision. May make minor repairs to packaging equipment as needed.
• Follow strict quality, safety, and operational procedures and ensure all other machine operators conform to those same standards.
• Lead the effort to cross train others on all machines as deemed necessary.
• Fill in for other roles as qualified or as assigned.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Work Experience: 5 years working in a related manufacturing or logistics area, preferably with automated machinery.
License(s) / Certification(s): Forklift Operator Certification is preferred

Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to move and operate safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protection equipment including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, mask, etc as necessary per job function.
Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
Flexibility in working hours as needed by the operations.
Ability to lead a diverse team with varying skill levels.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers

Work Environment: Normal Manufacturing Environment