1st Shift Changeover Specialist – Production Lines

Kdc/one Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Change Over Crew to support safe and efficient line changeovers in a production environment. You will help ensure quality startup, perform basic maintenance, and assist with equipment upgrades and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work self-directed in a fast-paced team setting. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must read, write and understand English.
• Basic tool / mechanical aptitude.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the top priority and adherence to SOPs.
• Complete line changeovers safely and accurately.
• Conduct washouts and pre/post run sanitation.
• Respond to line shutdowns with mechanical support.
• Improve line startup and run consistency.
• Repair equipment as needed.
• Achieve standard speed and quality at startup.
• Suggest improvements to equipment for speed/consistency.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Provide engineering support for new products/startups.
• Conduct safety inspections of production areas.
• Coordinate washouts to minimize downtime and move to next job.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and processes.
• Follow cgMP/FDA/OSHA/ISO9000 guidelines.
• Understand equipment manuals and technical docs.
• Support production maintenance team to improve methods.
• Operate in a collaborative team environment.
• Prioritize tasks in a high-paced setting.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed work

Education

High school diploma or GED

English literacy (read/write)

Basic tool / mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hammer

Screwdriver

Wrenches

Power tools

Job description

Kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Change Over Crew to support safe and efficient line changeovers in a production environment. You will help ensure quality startup, perform basic maintenance, and assist with equipment upgrades and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work self-directed in a fast-paced team setting. Forklift experience is a plus.