Lead Operator Assortment
About The Position
The Assortment Lead Operator leads a workstation or production line in the assortment department while working as an operator and supporting the team in achieving performance targets. The role is responsible for performance, quality, safety, and cleanliness in the work area. The Lead Operator supports the Assortment Team Lead by helping motivate team members during the scheduled shift and by providing backup team-lead functions when needed. The position requires following company safety policies, maintaining workstation performance and quality standards, supporting employee training and development, and helping collect KPI data. The role also supports GMP, SQF, HACCP, and housekeeping standards throughout work areas. Products made at the facility may contain egg, shellfish, fish, or gluten allergens.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience using HMI (Human Machine Interface) on machinery is required.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 15 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a factory or production environment.
- Experience leading others in a fast-paced environment.
- German speaking skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Achieve and update performance targets at the workstation.
- Ensure employees receive proper training and development at the workstation.
- Ensure operators meet quality standards at the workstation.
- Support backup team-lead functions when the team lead is absent.
- Ensure employees follow proper PPE requirements and safety measures.
- Support data collection for KPI targets.
- Support established GMP, SQF, HACCP, and housekeeping standards in all work areas.
- Assist the Assortment Team Lead with motivating team members during the scheduled shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
