Job Title: Lead Production Operator
Department: Production
Reports To: Plant Manager
📋 Summary
The Lead Production Operator is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, operating coating equipment, and supporting a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. This role requires hands-on technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance to hourly production staff
- Monitor team performance and support training initiatives
- Set up and operate coating equipment according to specifications
- Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate solutions
- Collaborate with other shifts to ensure smooth transitions
- Maintain production and shipping schedules
- Uphold efficiency and quality standards
- Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
- Identify and suggest process improvements
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
🧠 Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience as a lead operator, including shipping responsibilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating tow motors
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to identify cosmetic defects and analyze product quality
- Comfortable working overtime and weekends as needed
💪 Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Frequent bending, stretching, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Exposure to chemicals and industrial materials
🛠️ Tools & Equipment
- Towmotor
- Basic computer usage
🦺 Safety Equipment
- Safety glasses
- Additional PPE as required based on task
