Lead Food Manufacturing Machine Operator

Coulter Services; Highgate Springs (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Vermont is seeking a Machine Operator Leader to oversee daily equipment operation, coach a small team, and ensure production runs safely and efficiently.

You will set up and troubleshoot machinery, monitor line performance, coordinate changeovers, document data, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards while driving continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Must lead and coach a small team effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for production equipment.
• Solid knowledge of safety, quality and sanitation standards.
• Ability to monitor, record, and interpret production metrics.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily equipment operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead a small team, providing coaching and support.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Monitor line performance to ensure safety, quality, and volume standards.
• Coordinate changeovers and document production data.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership & team mgmt

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety & sanitation

Production metrics

Process improvement

Job description

Role: Machine Operator Leader

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily equipment operation in a manufacturing environment
• Lead a small team, providing coaching and support
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production machinery
• Monitor line performance to ensure safety, quality, and volume standards
• Coordinate changeovers and document production data
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Ability to monitor and document production metrics
• Commitment to safety, quality, and process improvement