1st Shift Lead Production Operator

Cardinal Health•La Vergne, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. The Lead Operator is a senior level position at the facility responsible for the operation of a production line within a production facility. The Lead Operator is responsible for escalating major production issues to production management and resolve general issues independently. This job is responsible the leading and guiding junior employees.

Requirements

Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand entire shift
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with minimal degree of supervision
Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
Provides guidance to less experienced team members

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience
High School Diploma or GED
May provide technical guidance and training to others
May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Responsibilities

Manages Workflow and production schedules and updates as necessary.
Serves as the point of escalation for the designated production line.
Audits products for quality control purposes to ensure products are produced as intended.
Provides general leadership of the team and allocates resources appropriately.
Communicates cross functionally to submit requests for maintenance/materials to ensure that production schedules are adhered to.