Lead Production Operator: Safety & Efficiency

Niagara Bottling; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling seeks a Production Operator Lead to support the Production Supervisor and ensure safety, quality, and throughput on the floor. The role collaborates across shifts to maintain line readiness and compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4 years in manufacturing and experience managing people or projects, with a preference for candidates holding an Associate's Degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Assists Production Supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s safety, quality, and throughput.
• Communicates with previous shift regarding challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.
• Conducts walkthroughs to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
• Assists with batching minerals and preparing production lines for changeovers.
• Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Niagara Bottling seeks a Production Operator Lead to support the Production Supervisor and ensure safety, quality, and throughput on the floor. The role collaborates across shifts to maintain line readiness and compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4 years in manufacturing and experience managing people or projects, with a preference for candidates holding an Associate's Degree.