Lead Operator

Kruger Family Industries; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries is seeking a Production Lead to coordinate daily activities of production workers and support the Supervisor in meeting productivity targets. This role requires inspecting products for conformance, directing machine setups and adjustments, and enforcing safety policies on the floor.

Candidate will monitor training effectiveness, suggest process improvements, and help maintain production records. A high school diploma and 3+ years in plastics manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of three years related experience or training in plastics industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of production workers and assist the supervisor.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications; direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures across the line.
• Monitor training participation and identify additional needs.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Maintain and distribute production records and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The Production Lead is responsible to a assist and / or represent the Supervisor by coordinating activities of production workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup & adjustments of machines.
• Interprets company policies, specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Enforces safety policies and procedures.
• Monitors workers participation to ensure the training provided is being put into use and to see if any additional training is needed.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves problems or assists workers in solving problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains production records and distributes reports to appropriate personnel.
• Performs activities of workers within the department.
• Performs all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job duties and assignments as requested or as business needs require.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists / fill-in for Production Supervisor when needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school or equivalent education required. No advanced degree required. Minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the plastics industry including extrusion, thermoforming or blow molding a plus. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and the ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects.

Use of basic mathematic skills including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment with basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year. The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. The noise level in production is usually moderate.

WORK AVAILABLITY AND TRAVEL

The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year. The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required in many areas. The use of additional safety equipment may be required.