Lead Operator

Amphenol Industrial Products Group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Lead Operator to oversee product flow and ensure efficient operations. The role involves coordinating materials and supporting operators, alongside providing training and guidance to new team members. Ideal candidates are committed to safety and quality, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50lbs.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of products and materials to meet production needs.
• Assist operators and ensure efficiency in material movement.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to production operators.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Expires Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Job Description Summary:

The Lead Operator will be responsible for coordinating the flow of products and materials to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. This role involves handling production processes, assisting operators, and ensuring efficiency in material movement while maintaining a safe and organized workspace.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Support

• Coordinate the flow of products and materials to meet production needs and reduce downtime.
• Load hoppers and ensure machines have necessary materials.
• Pull completed assemblies from machine output and transfer to appropriate designated areas.
• Clear simple tool or machine errors as authorized; escalate all other issues to the maintenance team.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of material movements, if applicable
• Coordinate the flow of personnel to ensure all tools/stations are covered with an operator.
• Organize and cover breaks to ensure continued production without disruption.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to production operators and act as the first point of contact for questions or concerns.
• Provide on-the-job training and instruction to new or reassigned employees.
• Monitor attendance and productivity issues and escalate more serious concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Serve as a liaison between production operators and the Production Supervisor.
• Report ongoing issues, downtime, or production concerns to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain open communication with maintenance, quality, and other departments as needed to ensure production flow.

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred
• Ability to identify and resolve minor technical or personnel issues and escalate when appropriate
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials up to 50lbs and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Knowledge/Skills:

• Good problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal