Production Operator Lead- Nights

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Niagara Bottling, LLC, a family-owned and operated company since 1963, is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S. The company is experiencing incredible growth, offering endless career possibilities in a fast-paced, innovative, and intensely collaborative culture. Team Members are passionate, driven, and committed to getting the job done, while maintaining a family atmosphere. The company provides competitive benefits, retirement options, educational reimbursements, ongoing training, and career advancement opportunities. This Production Operator Lead position is responsible for collaborating with the Production Supervisor to assist with the daily operations of the production floor. The role ensures the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals, adhering to all applicable legal and food safety requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, making an impact and building lasting relationships.

Requirements

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years - Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

6 Years–Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years- Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

Assists Production Supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.
Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
Assists supervisor with batching minerals (if applicable) and preparing production lines for scheduled changeovers.
Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs.
Performs first pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product.
Returns raw materials after completion of production runs.
Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
Supports Production Supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.
Utilizes the Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicates appropriately per the escalation plan.
Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!