Kaizen Technician Lead Operator 1st Shift

Heartland Automotive LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Automotive LLC is seeking a Lead Operator in Lafayette, IN. You will coordinate activities of maintenance-aligned associates and supervise daily operations across equipment in a manufacturing environment.

You will train staff, ensure safety and quality standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining accurate records, 5S standards, and TPM goals across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; two years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist associates in preventative maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
• Lead, motivate, and cover for associates as needed; supervise process stations.
• Ensure quality conformance by inspecting parts and reporting issues promptly.
• Complete paperwork accurately and maintain 5S standards.
• Monitor attendance and production records; support TPM goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: As a lead operator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and assisting with the activities of associates engaged in maintaining and operating all equipment within our manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities include training and guiding all associates, ensuring safety and quality standards, and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Training and assistance:
• Train and assist associates in performing preventative maintenance assignments.
• Perform Machine setup and operate machinery in a safe manner.
• Ensure accurate recording and disposal of scrap daily. Complete rework at the end of each day.
• Leadership and supervision:
• Lead, motivate and fill in for associates when necessary.
• Understand and operate individual process stations on all equipment.
• Clear all faults and restart machines promptly.
• Quality assurance:
• Inform Team leader or Production manager of all quality issues promptly.
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Documentation and communication:
• Accurate completion of paperwork and data entry.
• Maintain 5s standards.
• Production Monitoring and reporting:
• Monitor Absenteeism and maintain time and production records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve and maintain TPM goals.
• Analyze work problems, provide input, and assist associates in solving work problems.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement programs for Environmental Health and Safety IS0 1400 compliance.
• Training and development:
• Train associates, maintain and verify performance levels. Update records and keep daily records of progress and scrap.
• Conduct cross-training sessions for associates.
• Emergency response:
• Take responsibility for all associates in your area during emergencies.

Description

Summary: As a lead operator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and assisting with the activities of associates engaged in maintaining and operating all equipment within our manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities include training and guiding all associates, ensuring safety and quality standards, and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Training and assistance:
• Train and assist associates in performing preventative maintenance assignments.
• Perform Machine setup and operate machinery in a safe manner.
• Ensure accurate recording and disposal of scrap daily. Complete rework at the end of each day.
• Leadership and supervision:
• Lead, motivate and fill in for associates when necessary.
• Understand and operate individual process stations on all equipment.
• Clear all faults and restart machines promptly.
• Quality assurance:
• Inform Team leader or Production manager of all quality issues promptly.
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Documentation and communication:
• Accurate completion of paperwork and data entry.
• Maintain 5s standards.
• Production Monitoring and reporting:
• Monitor Absenteeism and maintain time and production records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve and maintain TPM goals.
• Continuous improvement:
• Analyze work problems, provide input, and assist associates in solving work problems.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement programs for Environmental Health and Safety IS0 1400 compliance.
• Training and development:
• Train associates, maintain and verify performance levels. Update records and keep daily records of progress and scrap.
• Conduct cross-training sessions for associates.
• Emergency response:
• Take responsibility for all associates in your area during emergencies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent with two years of manufacturing experience (Heartland Automotive LLC. Experience preferred) experience will be accepted in lieu of education.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft office suite.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead and guide associates on specific manufacturing lines, including training, planning, directing work and resolving problems as they arise.

Language skills

ability to read, analyze information, draft reports, and work instructions. Effective presentation and response to questions.

Mathematical skills

ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning ability

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.

Additional job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a positive attitude, promote teamwork, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Health and safety conditions

Awareness of potential work and environmental hazards. Compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements in accordance with SWI (standard work instructions).

Physical Demands

Regular use of hands, standing for extended periods up to entirety of shift, sitting and lifting to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with Heartland Automotive LLC is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Heartland Automotive LLC may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not a violation of applicable federal or state law.