Production Team Lead - Machine Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)

Kutol Products Company; Sharonville (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving manufacturer as a Production Team Lead-Machine Operator, where you will lead a dedicated team in producing high-quality hand soaps and sanitizers. This role offers the chance to enhance your leadership skills while ensuring efficient production processes in a stable and respected company. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will oversee operations, train team members, and maintain equipment in a supportive environment that values respect and fairness. Enjoy competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity for growth in a company that has been a local staple for over a century.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit-Sharing

Stability in Employment

Annual Raises

Shared-Fate Environment

Qualifications

• Must have at least 8th grade reading and math proficiency.
• Requires 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production team to meet quality and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain filling equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and GMP requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mechanical Aptitude

Production & Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Follow Work Orders

Education

8th Grade Reading and Math Proficiency

2+ Years of Manufacturing Experience

Tools

Hand Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Team Lead

1st Shift Monday through Friday 6:50am - 3:00pm. 1st Shift Pay Rate $22.00/hour

2nd Shift Monday through Friday 2:50pm - 11:00pm. 2nd Shift Pay Rate $22.00/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Allow me to introduce you to Kutol Products Company, we are a thriving hand soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer operating out of our Silver LEED Certified facility in Sharonville, Ohio. We process and package both cosmetic and drug formulas that work with our proprietary dispensing systems across the country and beyond. We are currently seeking a Production Team Lead-Machine Operator to join us in our purpose of providing “Clean Hands for a Healthy World.” 

At Kutol our Production Team Lead-Machine Operator provide team leadership in the safe and efficient running of filling lines to produce quality product for on-time shipment to the customer.  Responsible for the correct set up and production of orders according to customer specifications. Currently we have openings for Production Team Lead -Machine Operator for 1st and 2nd Shifts.

The varied duties of this role allow team members to grow their skills, responsibilities of this position include:

• Train, delegate and assign appropriate tasks to the Production TeamMates assigned to the work area, manage the team in a positive manner to produce expected results.
• Operate filling equipment, complete set up, clean out, and changeover of the line with the support of assigned Production TeamMates to minimize downtime.
• Read and follow the fill line work order and instructions to ensure the finished product meets customer specifications and GMP requirements.
• Meet production goals and produce quality product with correct fill weights, batch numbers, label placement, packing & stacking patterns, etc., report any problems or errors in the production run promptly to the Shift Supervisor before proceeding.
• Collaborate with the Process Improvement Manager to create and enforce standardized work methods.
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Interface with the warehouse to ensure timely staging of packaging materials for production runs, and liquid processing for product delivery to the line.
• Complete line clearance before commencing next run.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment to prevent downtime, promptly inform the Shift Supervisor or Maintenance of more complex equipment malfunctions for speedy repair.
• Uphold plant rules and safe operating procedures on the line, refer issues of TeamMate’s non-compliance to the Shift Supervisor to be addressed.
• Provide updates as necessary to the Shift Supervisor, and oncoming Production Team Leader at shift change.
• Maintain 5S standards for safety and good housekeeping daily, complete these tasks prior to handing the line off to the oncoming shift.
• May run the forklift to help facilitate production if trained and authorized.
• Perform other duties and completes projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 8th grade reading and math proficiency
• Two or more years experience in manufacturing and production line work

Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to use various hand tools for maintenance and repair
• Team Leadership skills
• Machine knowledge and thorough understanding of production & manufacturing processes
• Good interpersonal skills and communication

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Lifting and moving objects (to the waist) up to 40 pounds frequently
• Stand/walk – up to 100% of the time
• Tolerance for dusty conditions and exposure to chemicals, dyes, fragrances and perfumes.

As a company, we offer stability in a thriving industry and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. First Shift Production Team Lead-Machine Operator hours are Monday through Friday 6:50am - 3:00pm and Second Shift are Monday through Friday 2:50pm - 11:00pm. Starting pay for qualified candidates is $22/hour for first shift and $22/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential for second shift with a review and raise after 3 months, on your one year anniversary and annually thereafter. Kutol's benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K and more including profit-sharing when we succeed as a team.

Our TeamMates enjoy working at Kutol because of our shared-fate environment and stability as an established 100+ year old local company. Please note, we are a drug free & tobacco free workplace. Apply now and see why Kutol is a fantastic place to work!