Lead Production Operator

Sika AG•Greer, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sika is seeking a Lead Production Operator to join its Insulation team in Greer, South Carolina. The role operates production stations and manufacturing equipment, coordinates daily production activities, and helps meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets. It also supports equipment setup and changeovers, investigates process or quality concerns, and provides direction and training to production operators and material handlers. The operator serves as a backup to the supervisor as needed and as the primary contact for shift-related production issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
Forklift experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to organize and plan.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned production station and manufacturing equipment and perform production tasks; serve as backup to the supervisor as needed.
Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets while maintaining shop 5S standards.
Monitor production schedules and verify output meets established quality standards and customer requirements.
Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, startup, and shutdown procedures.
Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with quality specifications and work instructions.
Investigate quality concerns and process deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Provide direction and training to production operators and material handlers on equipment operation, standard work procedures, and safety requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for shift-related production issues and promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.