Niro Lead Operator- Nights

Actus-Nutrition; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition seeks a Niro Lead Operator to manage the dryer system and lead the Niro Team on the Fond du Lac night shift. Pay is $30.00 per hour with a 12-hour night schedule (6pm–6am). The role emphasizes quality, safety, and production efficiency.

You will oversee a cross-functional team, monitor CIP status, perform in-process tests, and handle documentation while supporting continuous improvement and PMs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a strong 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a cross-functional manufacturing team.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and process documentation.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a cross-functional team (Dryer, Addback, Packaging, Tote Fill, Warehouse).
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with customer specs.
• Monitor dryer performance, CIP status, and product quality.
• Conduct in-process testing (e.g., pH, protein, moisture, fat, cholesterol).
• Troubleshoot bagging issues and ensure proper materials and placarding.
• Manage inventory movements and assist with formula adjustments and PMs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Documentation

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We are currently seeking a Niro Lead Operator to join the Fond du lac team.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift 6pm-6am

The Niro Lead is responsible for overseeing the performance and operation of the dryer system and coordinating the activities of the Niro Team during assigned shifts. This role ensures that all production processes meet quality standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements. The Niro Lead plays a critical role in maintaining documentation, supporting team members, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a cross-functional team (Dryer, Addback, Packaging, Tote Fill, Warehouse).
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with customer specs.
• Monitor dryer performance, CIP status, and product quality.
• Conduct in-process testing (e.g., pH, protein, moisture, fat, cholesterol).
• Troubleshoot bagging issues and ensure proper materials and placarding.
• Manage inventory movements and assist with formula adjustments and PMs.

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

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