Day-Shift Lead Operator: Lead Daily Production

Nestlé Health Science; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Lead Operator for the 1st shift in San Antonio, TX. You will lead daily operations in the Kitchen Department, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while guiding a team through production tasks.

You will train colleagues, monitor process parameters, perform quality checks, and maintain GMP/SOP compliance to deliver consistent, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or factory setting.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and digital tools.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for shifts.
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and manage the department in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
• Assign tasks and support team members to meet production goals.
• Operate, set up, clean, and adjust machinery independently and with a team.
• Monitor and control process parameters to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Perform quality checks and in-process inspections.
• Complete data entry using paper forms, computers, or tablets.
• Train and mentor colleagues on procedures, safety, and equipment.
• Identify and elevate issues to supervisors when needed.
• Support overflow tasks and assist across departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organized with detail

Basic math skills

Team oriented

Quality assurance awareness

Safety awareness

Reading and comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Packaging and processing machinery

Mechanical and electrical systems

Industrial equipment familiarity

Job description

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Lead Operator for the 1st shift in San Antonio, TX. You will lead daily operations in the Kitchen Department, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while guiding a team through production tasks.

You will train colleagues, monitor process parameters, perform quality checks, and maintain GMP/SOP compliance to deliver consistent, high-quality products.