Lead Production Operator

Greenfield Milling; Richmond (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Greenfield Milling is seeking a Lead Production Operator for a graveyard shift in Richmond, UT. You will oversee the pack and warehouse teams, focusing on safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and maximizing productivity.

The role requires ownership of the production process, equipment upkeep, and waste elimination under the Production Manager guidance. Responsibilities include leading the team to meet OEE, yield, and capacity targets; reducing downtime; enforcing safety and GMP guidelines;

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience as a lead in production/manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift operating skills.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Safety training provided by the company in groups and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to multitask; read/write English.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends; shift work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and hold team accountable for plant/department goals and metrics (OEE, yield, capacity).
• Reduce non-productive time by analyzing data and acting accordingly.
• Monitor team and processes to maximize productivity and manage labor costs.
• Enforce safety practices and communicate safety goals daily.
• Ensure quality analysis procedures are followed and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow GMP guidelines.
• Escalate issues when necessary and communicate status to leadership.
• Report downtime or line stoppages to Production Manager (30 minutes+).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

English literacy

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond, UT 84333
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Graveyard

Position Overview

The Lead Production Operator has responsibility for the safety, quality of product, on-time delivery, and to meet or exceed operation efficiencies of the pack and warehouse departments during their assigned shifts. The focus of this position is to maximize productivity by taking ownership of the production process, which includes taking responsibility for the safety of personnel, the quality of the finished product, upkeep of equipment, and the elimination of waste of plant and company resources. They report directly to the Production Manager. This individual will work 7pm - 7am, rotating days. They will work every other weekend.

Lead Production Operator Responsibilities

• Manage your team and hold them accountable for plant/department goals including those that may impact productivity such as OEE’s, yield, capacity, and area attainment metrics.
• Reduce unscheduled and unidentified non-productive time by analyzing data and acting in an appropriate manner.
• Monitor team members and plant processes to maximize productivity, attain, and surpass plant goals in overtime, labor costs, non-productive time, etc.
• Act as an example in the facility by following and enforcing all safety practices.
• Communicate safety goals and ideas to your team members daily.
• Address any safety issues or concerns brought to your attention, if you are unable to bring closure to the issue, notify the Production Manager.
• Focus on the quality of all products and ensure that all quality analysis procedures are carried out and in schedule.
• Ensure that your area is maintained in a clean and orderly state and embrace the “clean as you go” concept.
• Ensure all team members follow Food Safety and GMP guidelines.
• Set a positive example for your team.
• Recognize, manage, and resolve all team member issues whenever possible, and know when to escalated to a higher level for resolution.
• Communicate the status and requirements of your area to your peers, team, support functions, and the Production Manager.
• Monitor production downtime and inform Production Manager if the pack line is down for 30 minutes or longer.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Lead Production Operator has responsibility for the safety, quality of product, on-time delivery, and to meet or exceed operation efficiencies of the pack and warehouse departments during their assigned shifts. The focus of this position is to maximize productivity by taking ownership of the production process, which includes taking responsibility for the safety of personnel, the quality of the finished product, upkeep of equipment, and the elimination of waste of plant and company resources. They report directly to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• 1+ years of experience as a lead in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift operating skills.
• Training is provided on the job.
• Safety training is required and provided by the company in group settings, as well as individual computer-based training.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, multitask, and able to read and write in English.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and shift work may be required.

Working Conditions

• This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor.
• Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures.
• Extreme climate or climate variation.
• Heat up to 100 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
• Changes of >30 degrees within a shift.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts.
• Climbing ladders.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (first day of the month after starting date)
• Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance, optional
• Critical Illness Insurance, optional
• 401K, Employer Match
• PTO & Vacation Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Company Incentive Plan
• Bereavement Pay
• Relocation Available

Utah Flour Milling dba Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. #UFMUT