Level 4 Lead Operator 12-Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van MelleErlanger, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a global leader in confectionery and chewing gum manufacturing, is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Lead Production Operator to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing production lines to ensure efficient and high-quality product output, while also holding personnel accountable, coaching, developing, and training employees. The Lead Production Operator will keep the supervisor informed of work activities and employee concerns.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer’s demands.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
  • Occasional exposure to dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products. Ability to wear and use breathing protection devices as required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  • Employee must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.

Nice To Haves

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the operation of production lines to ensure timely and efficient production of high-quality products.
  • Holds personnel accountable for performance.
  • Actively coaches and develops people, up to and including disciplinary actions.
  • Organizes and conducts on-the-job and formal training programs for production hourly employees.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of work activities and any employee issues or concerns.

Benefits

  • PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 401k with Company Match up to 8%
  • Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Annual well-being subsidy
  • 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
  • Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
  • Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
  • Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
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