Production Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Indiana, Plainfield (PA, IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bottled water production is seeking a Production Operator Lead. This role involves collaborating with the Production Supervisor to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met on the production floor. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing and managing teams, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in manufacturing or related field.
• 4 years' experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor with daily activities of the shift.
• Conduct walkthroughs to verify safety and quality compliance.
• Support production reports and line efficiency analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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

Consider applying here if you want:

1. To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
2. To develop lasting relationships with great people.
3. To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Production Operator Lead

This position is responsible for collaborating with the Production Supervisor to assist with 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

• Assist the Production Supervisor with daily activities of the shift, ensuring product safety, quality, and throughput standards are met.
• Communicate with the previous shift regarding challenges and opportunities on the production lines.
• Conduct walkthroughs to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
• Assist with batching minerals and preparing production lines for changeovers.
• Order and inspect raw materials, perform quality checks, and manage raw materials post-production.
• Verify job details in Oracle and other systems.
• Support production reports and line efficiency analysis.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs, GMP, and Food Safety Standards.
• Maintain regular attendance and work 12-hour shifts as scheduled.

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 4 years' experience in manufacturing or related field.
• 4 years' experience in a similar role.
• 4 years' experience managing people/projects.

Preferred:

• 6 years' experience in manufacturing or related field.
• 6 years' experience in a similar role.
• 6 years' experience managing people/projects.

*Experience may include a combination of work and education.

Competencies

Aligned with Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues efficiently.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to change, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, seek solutions, understand impact.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

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

Certifications/Licenses

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

*Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Note: Resumes submitted by employment agencies or third parties become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion without fees.

Niagara Plant Name

PLAINFIELD