Injection Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Injection Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations involving PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role oversees preparation, setup, startup, and operation of injection equipment; performs minor adjustments as directed; and supports safe, high-quality, efficient production. The Lead also coaches and trains team members, communicates shift information, completes production and quality records, and collaborates with maintenance as needed. The position requires working 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 4 years of experience in the position.
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
6 years of experience working in the position.
6 years of experience managing people or projects.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the previous shift about injection-line challenges and opportunities to prepare for the shift.
Conduct walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
Support Production Supervisors with end-of-shift production reports.
Coach, mentor, and train injection team members.
Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment.
Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Complete and update injection preform and/or cap daily logs, destruction logs, and quality forms accurately.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules and safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Maintain general housekeeping in production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms.
Identify Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and determine which parts are safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards, complete inspection sheets, and immediately report quality defects.
Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary.
Use computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, and Ignition.
Understand line flow and the manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.