Production Lead - Internal Chandon Applicants Only

Chandon; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 4,153,000 - 5,531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Chandon in the United States seeks Lead Operator to oversee a production line and actively guide a team. You will operate advanced workstations (palletizer, labeler, foiler, filler), assess risks, and ensure safe, efficient line startup, changeovers, and production changes.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and 3 years of winery production experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years winery production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe production practices and equipment safety.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line operations and lead the production team on shift.
• Operate palletizer, labeler, foiler, and filler with proficiency.
• Plan line changes and startup activities for new products.
• Coach team members on issue identification and problem solving.
• Review WMS reports and ensure accuracy of data.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and incident prevention.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality on line performance.
• Promote engagement and recognize team achievements.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety leadership

Line operation proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Lead - An advanced and experienced Operator able to oversee a line and effectively lead the team.

Health & Safety

• Is a role model for Health and Safety

Equipment & Line Operation

• Able to operate all Advanced workstations (palletizer, labeler, foiler, filler) with a high level of proficiency.

• Able to assess risks and execute complex procedures independently, including unusual or one-off tasks, and lead and instruct other team members to accomplish these tasks as a team

• Able to lead and direct other team members to set up new products or complex line processes effectively

• Demonstrates high competence in all standard WMS tasks, is able to generate and review WMS reports and identify and correct errors.

• Anticipates and prepares for line and order changes to ensure efficient operation

Startups, Changeovers & Closedowns

• Able to deploy team members to effectively respond to complex or multi-faceted startup issues and prioritize responses

• Able to independently complete / lead full changeover process on two or more advanced machines: filler, foiler, labeler

• Able to do daily line start-up on one line (disgorge, tirage or charmat) independently, coordinating work of other start-up team members.

Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, and Maintenance

• Coaches team members to identify and respond to common issues

Inspections and Quality

• Pro-active in suggesting logical solutions/ options to address issues or make improvements

Planning and Productivity

• Plan for/manage resources to ensure line(s) run to maximum efficiency and capacity

• Pro-actively reviews schedules to anticipate changes

Continuous Improvement and Training

• Able to identify areas for improvement and suggest steps to achieve

Self-management and Engagement

• Actively promotes engagement of team members is alert to and appropriately reports issues with team member engagement

Performance, Feedback & Development

• Accepts responsibility to support people issues and report issues appropriately to Supervisors

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Actively communicates goals to team and gives recognition for excellent performance

Communication

• Encourages employee responsibility appropriate to their level of competence

35.15/hr

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Languages:

• English

Professional experience & know how:

• 3 years’ winery production experience preferred.

• Knowledge of safe production practices, including safety of equipment and ability to follow procedures.

• Forklift Certification is a plus and offers opportunities for expanded responsibilities.

Technical & management skills:

• Ability to understand and perform basic math.

• Ability to understand and perform basic measurements.

Personal & interpersonal skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources