Production Operator Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is hiring a Production Operator Lead to manage production lines and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves performing quality inspections and completing production reports.

The ideal candidate should have at least a High School Diploma, with preferred experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a pay rate ranging from $20.01 to $27.02 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, minimal experience acceptable.
• Ability to manage people/projects preferred.
• Adaptable to unexpected changes in situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the production line adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Complete quality and production reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain adequate levels of raw materials and proper housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Job Title

Production Operator Lead

Location

Niagara Plant Name – BAKERSFIELD

Job Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately complete applicable quality and production reports hourly. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Correctly report all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abide by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime.
• Demonstrate the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned areas of production, troubleshoot minor production line issues and perform relief duties when required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.
• Duty list may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Essential Functions

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
• 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 circumstancesIncreases 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

Compensation

• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Typical Compensation Range: $20.01 – $27.02 per hour

Benefits

• 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 fertility benefits 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!

Employment Law Notice

*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.