Senior Operator

Klosterman Baking Co•Springboro, OH

25d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Senior Operator is the senior on-the-floor operator responsible for safe, efficient execution of production within their designated area. This role provides technical guidance to the team, supports line operations during the shift, and drives adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards. The Lead / Senior Operator partners closely with the Production Supervisor and escalates issues as needed but does not perform supervisory or disciplinary functions.

Responsibilities

Complete shift hand-offs and line walk-throughs with the outgoing Senior Operator
Review and ensure line readiness
Perform start-of-shift checks for equipment condition, materials, and safe work environment
Escalate safety, quality, staffing, or production issues to the Production Supervisor
Serve as the safety champion for the area
Reinforce safe work practices and proper PPE use
Lead pre-task stretching/warm-up activities when applicable
Monitor for unsafe conditions or behaviors and address immediately
Stop work and escalate if unsafe conditions exist
Train and coach employees on safe equipment operation, job tasks, GMPs, and ergonomic practices
Support onboarding and cross-training of employees on the line
Identify skill gaps and communicate training needs to the Production Supervisor
Verify required monitoring activities are completed accurately
Support compliance with QCP, metal detector checks, labeling, product specifications, weights, and temperature controls
Escalate out-of-spec conditions immediately
Verify proper setup during changeovers
Ensure correct materials and ingredients are staged
Coordinate with Maintenance on equipment issues
Communicate with Maintenance, Quality, and cross-functional teams as needed
Inform Production Supervisor of downtime, waste, or support needs