2nd Shift Lead Operator — Production Flow Champion

Amphenol; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Industrial Operations in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Lead Operator to coordinate the flow of products and materials, support operators, and drive manufacturing efficiency while upholding safety and organization.

The position operates on 2nd shift (3:30pm-2:00am, Mon-Thu) with a $1 night premium. Responsibilities include material handling, issue escalation, training, and ensuring continuous production with clear communication across maintenance, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials up to 50lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of products and materials to meet production needs and reduce downtime.
• Load hoppers and ensure machines have necessary materials.
• Pull completed assemblies from machine output and transfer to appropriate designated areas.
• Clear simple tool or machine errors as authorized by Engineering; elevate all other issues to the supervisor and maintenance team.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of material movements, if applicable.
• Coordinate the flow of personnel to ensure all tools/stations are covered with an operator.
• Organize and cover breaks to ensure continued production without disruption.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to production operators and act as the first point of contact for questions or concerns.
• Provide on-the-job training and instruction to new or reassigned employees.
• Monitor attendance and productivity issues and elevate more serious concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Serve as a liaison between production operators and the Production Supervisor
• Report ongoing issues, downtime, or production concerns to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain open communication with maintenance, quality, and other departments as needed to ensure production flow.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Job description

Amphenol Industrial Operations in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Lead Operator to coordinate the flow of products and materials, support operators, and drive manufacturing efficiency while upholding safety and organization.

The position operates on 2nd shift (3:30pm-2:00am, Mon-Thu) with a $1 night premium. Responsibilities include material handling, issue escalation, training, and ensuring continuous production with clear communication across maintenance, quality, and production teams.