Lead Operator — Lean Production & Safety Champion

Contech Engineered Solutions; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking a Lead Operator for our Caldwell, ID plant to oversee daily production aligned with foreman and planners. You will train staff, monitor schedules, and drive performance on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety and quality standards, maintaining a clean workspace, and applying Lean practices (5S, TPM, Quick Changeovers) to minimize downtime. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and math abilities; clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with foreman to align production schedules and priorities.
• Train new employees on procedures and safety.
• Communicate daily production updates to Lead, Planner, and Plant Manager.
• Enforce safety and quality standards; maintain clean work areas.
• Implement Lean principles (5S, TPM, Quick Changeover) to reduce downtime.
• Address non-conformances through corrective actions per audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking a Lead Operator for our Caldwell, ID plant to oversee daily production aligned with foreman and planners. You will train staff, monitor schedules, and drive performance on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety and quality standards, maintaining a clean workspace, and applying Lean practices (5S, TPM, Quick Changeovers) to minimize downtime. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.