Lead Injection Operator — 12-Hour Shifts & Mentorship

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC seeks an Injection Operator Lead to manage day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment, mentor the team, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on the line. You will coordinate with the previous shift, perform setup and adjustments as directed, and maintain accurate logs.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, experience with multiple machines, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule; a strong focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years experience in the position, operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with previous shift about line challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct shift walkthroughs to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality.
• Coaches, mentors and trains injection team members.
• Prepare, set up, start and run injection equipment.
• Complete and log inspection forms and quality logs.
• Identify unsafe conditions and follow safety rules.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues with maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC seeks an Injection Operator Lead to manage day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment, mentor the team, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on the line. You will coordinate with the previous shift, perform setup and adjustments as directed, and maintain accurate logs.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, experience with multiple machines, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule; a strong focus on quality and