Lead Production Operator B1 3rd shift

westrockcoffeeinternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

westrockcoffeeinternaljobs is seeking a shift lead to coordinate daily operations across Operators and Single Serve Team Members. You will collect shift data, monitor machine performance, and promptly report issues to Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to train and guide teammates, ensuring smooth production and timely downtime reporting.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and clear communication are required.
• Ability to give work instructions and train teammates.
• Experience with collecting shift data and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data handling.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily team meetings with Operators and Single Serve Team Members.
• Collect data for Single Serve shift reporting at the start and end of shift.
• Maintain peak machine performance and report issues to Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians.
• Record downtime and machinery adjustments and share with Maintenance Technicians.
• Support ongoing education on equipment when opportunities arise.
• Assist with breaks and lunches to keep machines running through the shift.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to ensure raw materials at each machine.
• If Supervisor is absent, lead the shift to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Highest level of Communication

Lead / Instruction to teammates

Training others

Data collection

Machine Operations

Downtime reporting / reporting issues

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily team meetings with Operators and Single Serve Team Members
• Collect data for Single Serve shift reporting at the beginning and end of every shift
• Ensure Machines are running at peak performance during shift and effectively reporting issues to Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians
• Ensure all recorded information of downtime and machinery adjustments are turned in to Supervisor and shared with Maintenance Technicians
• Responsible for continuing education on all pieces of equipment when opportunities present themselves
• Assist with breaks and lunches to ensure machines are running at peak performance for the full production shift
• Ensure full communication with Material Handlers to have proper raw materials at each machine and removal of non-used materials away from the machines
• If Supervisor is away or on vacation this role becomes the Leader of the shift to ensure that all operations run smoothly

Qualifications:

• Attention to Detail
• Highest Level of Communication,
• Ability to give work instructions to all single serve teammates
• Willingness to train and further knowledge of Machine Operations
• Ability to improve performance of production equipment and obtain highest levels of efficiency and low levels of production waste
• Ability to train and give constructive criticism to further personnel knowledge of machinery
• Collect data for daily reporting to upper level management
• High school diploma or GED
• Microsoft Office Experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled