Lead Production Operator — Safety & Quality Champion

dfa; New Mexico; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa Lead Production Operator oversees operations of all production processing areas, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and adherence to QA specs.

You will guide the team, cover operator breaks, manage logs, and drive continuous improvement to minimize product loss and sustain plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and typically 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-conscious culture and follow GMP/QA procedures.
• Oversee production areas and ensure logs are accurate and up to date.
• Cover operator positions for breaks and call-ins as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce product loss and improve quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

dfa Lead Production Operator oversees operations of all production processing areas, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and adherence to QA specs.

You will guide the team, cover operator breaks, manage logs, and drive continuous improvement to minimize product loss and sustain plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and typically 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical settings.