Production Operator Lead

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated, and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For over 60 years, Hamilton has combined quality materials with skilled workmanship to ensure the highest performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

About the role

This is a full-time day shift position, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of department operations under direct supervision.
• Monitor employee behavior, working conditions, and equipment safety; escalate issues when necessary and take corrective action.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper issuance, movements, and cycle count compliance.
• Provide initial assessment of Change Requests (CR's) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) based on scope.
• Ensure equitable treatment of all employees within the department.
• Prepare and deliver shift-based pass-down summaries covering performance to plan and support needs.
• Supervise employees in the absence of the department supervisor.
• Ensure team members adhere to Hamilton manufacturing standards through process audits.
• Train personnel, including execution of training validation for material issuance, clocking, and product quality.
• Assign Work Orders to associates.
• Operate all stations and equipment within the area of scope.
• Purchase consumable materials as directed.
• Manage workstation manning and labor shifts to adhere to production schedules and control costs.
• Clearly articulate departmental needs to cross-functional team members, including problem statements, impact, and resolution requirements.
• Escalate material shortages, technical, or process-related issues in a timely manner and follow up for resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment to meet quality and quantity quotas.
• Able to quality-check finished products and send unsatisfactory items to rework.
• Proven experience with safe production practices.
• Stable work history.
• Basic math skills for computing quantities and simple addition/subtraction for counting parts.
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to work with small components and hand tools, and a keen eye for detail and quality.
• Ability to read and follow detailed manufacturing instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum two years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Certificate and/or LEAP or CTE Program Completion (Preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.