Lead Operator

Freudenberg Medical, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Diversity & Inclusion

Safe Environment

Personal Development

Corporate Events

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical LLC in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee daily production activities in a safe, efficient manner and ensure adherence to quality standards.

You will operate equipment, perform assembly/inspection, drive 5S, train staff, and manage scrap reduction while maintaining compliance. A high school diploma, 6+ years of production experience, and White Belt certification or higher are required. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of production or assembly experience preferred.
• White Belt certification or above.
• Expert knowledge of equipment and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication of issues to Process or Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned work area, line or cell, ensuring tasks are performed safely and efficiently.
• Operate advanced machines, assemble products, and inspect output.
• Lead safety practices and 5S in the work area.
• Monitor workflow to meet quality and production standards.

Skills

Production experience

Quality control

Safety leadership

5S

Education

High school diploma or GED

White Belt certification or higher

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match and paid time-off. Additional details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Jeffersonville, IN

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical LLC

You support our team as

Lead Operator

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned work area, line or cell, ensuring that all team members are performing their tasks efficiently and safely.
• Advanced machine operation, product assembly, and/or inspection of product.
• Safety leader for overall work area including machine safety; guides others in safe practices.
• Responsible for 5S of work areas.
• Responsible for scrap reduction; recommends/drives efforts in this regard.
• Responsible for training/cross-training personnel.
• Provide break coverage when needed.
• Assuring adherence to standard work; Work order/material management.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Bachillerato Educación Media-CR).
• 6+ years of production or assembly experience preferred (number of years of job-relevant experience is directional only - no automatic factor for next career level).
• White Belt certification or above.
• Expert knowledge of equipment, including advanced troubleshooting and optimization.
• Ability to identify process/equipment issues impacting uptime and output and effectively communicate issues to Process or Maintenance personnel.
• Cross-trained to most lines or processes at the site.
• Proficient in using basic math and measurement tools.
• Completes production logs, quality control checklists, incident reports and other applicable production forms or documents.
• Monitor workflow and ensure that quality and production standards are met.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.