Lead Operator - Commercial - 1st Shift

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries is seeking a Lead Operator to ensure smooth operations in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role requires maintaining production processes, training team members, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Preferred experience includes one year of related process experience. This is an hourly position with physical requirements and potential exposure to various work conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Preferred experience in a related process.

Responsibilities

• Act as working lead operator in production areas.
• Maintain time and production documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to interpret various instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year of related process experience

Job description

Job Title: Lead Operator

Job Code: LEADOP001

SUMMARY

Serves as primary resource for team members and process leader for specific lines. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing operations by coaching, instructing, and coordinating activities for team members in the specific area of responsibility to achieve desired line metrics, ensuring process quality is maintained and enhanced through following established process protocol. As assigned, trains new people in quality, safety, and environmental work instructions and provides feedback on their performance.

WAGE TYPE: Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working lead operator assigned to plating, polishing, assembly, coating or other production areas.
• Maintain time and production documentation.
• Responsible for communication among team members – to include turnover meetings and on‑going communication.
• Quality – ensures that all people follow established quality procedures for the company and area – product quality and housekeeping.
• Safety and Environmental – ensures team participation and compliance with safety rules, training, behavioral based safety observations and environmental requirements.
• Performance management – may be asked to provide input and participate in performance feedback to team members including input and participation in performance review process and talent audits with direction from the area leader or department manager.
• Assists with special projects when needed.
• Responsible for all appropriate paperwork for the area.
• Monitors and controls production process within established ranges.
• Monitors chemical usage and electrical and physical components of line, to ensure efficient processing and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries’ Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Area Leader

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• Expected: High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1 year of related process experience.

Communication Skills

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job Category: Medium Labor Intensive.
• Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.
• Frequency of work activity: Rarely (0‑25%), Occasionally (26‑50%), Frequently (51‑75%), Constant (76‑100%).
• Regular exposure to uncomfortable conditions.
• Personal protective equipment required.
• Frequent indoor work; outdoor work; machine interfacing; computer interfacing.
• Heat and cold exposure; high humidity; electrical hazards; dust; fumes; noise; chemical exposure; toxic chemicals; fire hazards; confined work space; awkward or minimized workspace.
• Physical movements: walking, stooping, bending, balancing, reaching, continuous standing, climbing, carrying <50lbs, lifting <75lbs, twisting, turning, pinching, gripping, vibration, squatting, pushing <75lbs, pulling <75lbs, working above shoulder level, working in high reach position, working below shoulder level.

OTHER SKILLS

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.

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