Lead Cutter Operator - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cutter Operator leads, trains, and develops Operators, Apprentices, and Assistants in the setup and operation of web cutters. This role serves as a positive example for the team, focusing on reducing setup times, improving troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth shift transitions to achieve production efficiencies. The operator must be able to operate and troubleshoot production equipment and maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable systems and procedures. The role also supports planning and operations for new products and production processes and leads new training initiatives. The position requires adherence to Southern Champion Tray’s shared Core Values and Operating Principles: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful. The Lead Cutter Operator is expected to support safe, efficient production, coach team members, maintain required records, and adapt to continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based at the Amnicola Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is listed for a night shift schedule of three 12-hour days, 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST, on the Green Team.

Requirements

Experience operating a web cutter machine.
Ability to effectively lead hourly team members and train them in all job requirements.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to use software.
Mechanical ability and skills.
Ability to read and understand documents and letters, and write legibly in English.
Ability to speak clearly, communicate, understand directions, and understand spoken English as needed.

Nice To Haves

Web cutter operating experience in a folding carton environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and develop Operators, Apprentices, and Assistants in web cutter setup and operation.
Spend daily, intentional time with team members to understand and serve them, encourage growth and development, and provide regular feedback on training progress.
Drive daily work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine requirements and evaluate production estimates and outputs.
Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment, and labor availability to safely achieve target run speeds and production goals.
Communicate proactively with the Supervisor and other shift Leads to coordinate operations within or between departments.
Maintain operations data, including scheduling, job tickets, quality samples, production and cost records, and prepare management reports on production results.
Ensure safety, 5S, and BRCGS standards are followed; provide coaching as needed and conduct daily process confirmation in the assigned area.
Ensure waste is appropriately segregated by board type during operation and setup, and coordinate timely removal from the line while maintaining operation.
Work with management and team members to resolve concerns, issues, and complaints by taking action to eliminate, mitigate, or escalate them.
Adapt to continuous improvement and follow new procedures and innovations that improve operational efficiency and safety.
Take ownership of self-development in coordination with the Supervisor, focusing on leadership and basic maintenance skills.
Use team members effectively during machine downtime, excluding approved breaks, to maintain a clean and safe work area, develop skills according to standard work practices, or support another area.
Work flexible hours across various shifts to cover training needs and operate the cutter when not training, as needed.
Flow to the work or site needs with a positive attitude and proficiency in every role to ensure continuous, safe operation; potentially serve as Shift Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
Lead assigned team members in executing web cutter operations efficiently and respond to verbal instructions from the Supervisor and other written instructions.