Production Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 27,565 - 37,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC in Delano, California seeks a Production Operator Lead to oversee daily production floor operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed.

Qualified candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for additional experience in a manufacturing environment. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay scale ranging from $20.01 to $27.02 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 0 Years – Experience in Position.
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects.
• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment (Preferred).
• 2 Years – Experience in Position (Preferred).
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations of the production floor.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality goals.
• Maintains general housekeeping on the production floor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Production Operator Lead

Responsible for daily operations of the production floor; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to Niagara's standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports hourly. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagara's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintains appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime.
• Demonstrates the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned areas of production; troubleshoots minor production line issues and performs relief duties when required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

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

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly $20.01 - $27.02 / Hourly

Benefits

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name: BAKERSFIELD