Production Lead - 12-Hour Shifts & Growth Path

Niagara Bottling, LLC; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental and caregiver leaves

Medical coverage including virtual

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Family Building Benefits

Income protection

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Production Operator Lead to collaborate with the Production Supervisor and drive daily production on the floor. You will ensure safety, quality, and throughput targets are met while coordinating with prior shifts to address issues and prepare for the next shift.

Responsibilities include batch preparation, material planning, changeovers, BOM verification in Oracle/WM/Line Management, and generating shift reports. 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule are required.

Qualifications

• 4 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years – experience in position.
• 4 years – experience managing people/projects.
• 6 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 years – experience working in position.
• 6 years – experience managing people/projects.
• Education: 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 scheduled changeovers.
• Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories.
• Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle, Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
• Supports Production Supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.
• Utilizes Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand line downtime and escalates as needed.
• Adheres to GMP and Food Safety Standards; maintains safety standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as needed.

Skills

Field experience

Position experience

People management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Production Operator Lead to collaborate with the Production Supervisor and drive daily production on the floor. You will ensure safety, quality, and throughput targets are met while coordinating with prior shifts to address issues and prepare for the next shift.

Responsibilities include batch preparation, material planning, changeovers, BOM verification in Oracle/WM/Line Management, and generating shift reports. 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule are required.