Lead Operator - Line 34 - 1st Shift

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, NE seeks a Lead Operator to serve as the primary resource for team members and process leader for specific production lines. You will coach, instruct and coordinate activities to achieve line metrics and maintain process quality.

You may train new people in quality, safety and environmental work instructions and provide feedback on their performance, while monitoring production, safety practices and paperwork to ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1 year of related process experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Lead operator assigned to plating, polishing, assembly, coating or other production areas.
• Maintain time and production documentation.
• Communicate among team members – turnover meetings and ongoing communication.
• Ensure quality procedures are followed for product quality and housekeeping.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance and participation.
• Contribute to performance feedback and participate in reviews.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 (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/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, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Area Leader

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

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 B - Medium Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.

Rarely 0-25% of work activity.

Occasionally 26 - 50% of work activity.

Frequently 51 - 75% of work activity.

Continuous 76 - 100% of work activity.

• Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment Required
• Frequent Indoor Work
• Outdoor Work
• Machine Interfacing
• Computer Interfacing
• Hot Weather
• Cold Weather
• High Humidity Indexes
• Electrical Hazards
• Dirty
• Dusty
• Steam
• Fumes-Vapor
• Noisy
• Chemical Exposure
• Toxic Chemicals
• Fire Hazards
• Potential Confined Work Space
• Awkward or Minimized Work Space
• Walking
• Stooping
• Bending
• Balancing
• Reaching
• Continuous Standing
• Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)
• Carrying < 50lbs
• Lifting < 75lbs.
• Twisting
• Turning
• Pinching
• Gripping
• Vibration (including but not limited to)
• Hand Tools
• Polishing Lathes
• Equipment Usage
• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment
• Squatting
• Pushing < 75lbs.
• Pulling < 75lbs.
• Static Work
• Pulling
• Working Above Shoulder Level
• Working In High Far (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