Lead Operator

Freudenberg Group; Jeffersonville (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States seeks a dedicated production professional to oversee daily operations of a work area, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will operate advanced machinery, perform inspections, and drive 5S and scrap-reduction initiatives while training teammates and maintaining standard work.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 6+ years in production, and Belt certification with strong math/measurement skills to support uptime and output improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 6+ years of production or assembly experience preferred.
• White Belt certification or above.
• Expert knowledge of equipment with advanced troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify process/equipment issues affecting uptime and output.
• Cross-trained to most lines or processes on site.
• Proficient with basic math and measurement tools.
• Completes production logs and quality control documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned work area, line or cell, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Operate advanced machinery and inspect products as required.
• Act as safety leader for the work area and promote safe practices.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
• Support scrap reduction efforts and drive improvement.
• Provide training and cross-training for personnel.
• Provide break coverage when needed.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and manage work orders and materials.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math & measurement

Process improvement

Safety leadership

Production logs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

White Belt Certification

Equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

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