Senior Operator (Production Lead) - 2nd Shift (3:30p - 12:00a, M-F)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Operator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is committed to the customer, the company, and each other, possesses an innovative mindset, and treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear (PPE).
• Ensures safety goals are achieved, and safety performance continually improves.
• Periodically performs Job Safety Analysis reviews.
• Observes and documents near miss/accident reports.
• Operates complex or high-precision equipment such as panel lines, purlin machinery, trim/wrap systems, coil handling equipment, Alpha stations, and door assembly equipment.
• Plans, schedules, and tracks team activities to ensure performance on time to schedule.
• Carries out role-specific responsibilities (Sr. Loader/Coil Receiving, Sr. Panel Operator, Sr. Purlin Operator, Sr. Trim/Wrap Driver, Sr. Door Operator, Sr. Alpha Operator, Sr. Hardware roles, and Offline Leads).
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment issues and escalates concerns to leadership or maintenance when needed.
• Drives and leads continuous improvement activities to improve team performance in safety, quality, on-time performance, and site key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conducts detailed product inspections and verifies accuracy using measuring tools and production documentation.
• Supports workflow coordination, communication between shifts, and basic leadership tasks when assigned.
• Trains and mentors new hires, Technicians, and Operators on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Validates and certifies ALL training is completed for EOs in your area by completing required documentation.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe workspace, including completing required housekeeping.
• Safeguards Quality Control by ensuring it is being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Crosstrain across production areas and assist where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Current Flexibility Test taken, Observation Test, Communicate effectively using email, Microsoft Teams, and other digital communication tools.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent, Three (3) years of experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing setting, Experience using hoists, cranes, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment, Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and measurement tools, Prior experience in a lead, senior, or trainer-level production role, Technical or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, or mechanics, Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies, Communicate effectively using email, Microsoft Teams, and other digital communication tools.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Leadership and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Benefits

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.