Production Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Town of Texas, Lancaster (WI, Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing high-quality bottled water. As a Production Operator Lead, you will collaborate with the Production Supervisor to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met. This dynamic role offers the chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment. With opportunities for career growth and a focus on teamwork, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that values continuous improvement and effective communication. If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing roles, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Experience managing people and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisor in daily operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Communicate challenges and opportunities to enhance production efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Team Management

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle

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:

• To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• 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 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 (if applicable) and preparing lines for changeovers.
• Order and inspect raw materials, perform quality checks, and manage raw materials post-production.
• Verify jobs in Oracle and other systems for accuracy.
• Support with production reports and communicate downtime issues.
• Adhere to safety and food safety standards at all times.
• Maintain regular attendance and be able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 4 years' experience in manufacturing and in a similar role.
• Experience managing people/projects.

Preferred:

• 6 years' experience in manufacturing and in a similar role.

*Experience may include a combination of work and education.

Competencies

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and effective communication, aligned with Niagara's LIFE competency model.

Education

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

Certification/License

None required or preferred.

Foreign Language

None required or preferred.

Benefits

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

Note: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Any employment agency submitting resumes does so with the understanding that the resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion.

Location: LANCASTER