LEAD MACHINE OPERATOR I

Formulated Solutions; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Formulated Solutions in Largo, FL seeks a Lead Machine Operator I to guide a production team through filling and packaging lines, ensuring quality and efficiency while maintaining batch records and compliance with regulations.

You will lead a crew, monitor line performance, perform basic math and recordkeeping, and uphold safety standards. The role requires strong English communication and the ability to work long shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation.
• Speak and understand English fluidly.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Work shifts that may exceed 10 or 12 hours when asked.
• Past production work experience of 5 plus years.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling and packaging equipment.
• Receive production goals and requirements from the area Production Supervisor to maintain the production schedule.
• Ensure shift start/end times are adhered to and report issues.
• Retrieve Batch Records and other needed documents from the quality department.
• Review Batch Records to understand and request training when needed.
• Ensure materials have been properly picked for the production order.
• Set up production line for specific production requirements per batch record.
• Review materials for correctness against BOM and report discrepancies.
• Ensure all assemblers are signed into batch records.
• Lead Production Assemblers, discuss process, quality attributes, and goals.
• Ensure proper PPE use for tasks and review safety instructions with assemblers.
• Assign personnel to cleaning and production tasks as needed.
• Comply with quality, safety, and company policies; report concerns to area Supervisor.
• Monitor quality attributes and perform quality checks as required.
• Stop production if needed to ensure safety and product quality.
• Document all data and tasks per batch record.
• Maintain equipment and area logs and cleanliness.
• Communicate with management, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Operate production machinery

Team leadership

Quality inspection

Documentation

Safety compliance

Strong math

Tools

Scanner

Calculator

Computer

Job description

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LEAD MACHINE OPERATOR I

Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt Largo, FL, US

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Lead a manufacturing team of Production Assemblers safely through the production process, assuring quality and efficiency standards are always achieved.

Ensure all required documentation is properly completed and in compliance with company policy and federal regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate filling and packaging equipment.
• Receive production goals and requirements from the area Production Supervisor to maintain the production schedule.
• Ensure that shift start times and end times are adhered to. Report issues to the area Supervisor.
• Retrieve Batch Records and other needed documents from the quality department.
• Review all assigned Batch Records to assure your understanding. Request support or training when needed.
• Ensure all materials have been properly picked for the production order.
• Set up production line for specific production requirements and standards as directed by the batch record. This includes the mechanical assembly of some equipment.
• Review materials for correctness against the Batch Record Bill of Materials. Report discrepancies to the area Supervisor.
• Check that all assemblers are properly signed into the batch record
• Assemble Production Assembler team, discuss production process, quality attributes, and manufacturing goals.
• Assure you and all employees are using the proper PPE for the tasks that are being performed.
• Review all safety instructions in the batch record with Production Assemblers.
• Assigns personnel to cleaning and production tasks based on their training and abilities.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and company policies. Report concerns the area, Supervisor.
• Monitor quality attributes, perform quality checks as required by the batch record.
• Report quality and safety concerns to the area Supervisor. Stop production, if necessary, to ensure the safety of employees and the quality of the product being produced.
• Before, during, and after, ensure compliance with all batch record requirements is achieved.
• Document all data and tasks as required by the batch record.
• Maintain all equipment and area logs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the area.
• Communicate with other teams, i.e., management, quality, and maintenance, as needed.

QUALIFICATION:

A. Required

• Dependable transportation.
• Can work independently or with a team.
• Speak and understand English fluidly.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Work shifts that may exceed 10 or 12 hours when asked.

B. Preferred Additional

• Past production work experience of 5 plus years.

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate complex production machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others on tasks that will be performed.
• Ability to assist in the diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning machines.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Must be able to stand in one place for the length of the shift.
• Perform basic math functions, i.e., addition, subtraction, and division.
• Perform counts on components.
• Place components on other components while they move on a conveyor.
• Follow written/verbal instructions.
• Write clearly and legibly.
• Lift 35 - 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Use of a scanner, calculator, or computer.