Production Operator Lead

Production Operator Lead About the Role

Take charge of your shift by guiding the production team, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering top-quality products safely and efficiently.

• Operate and oversee production equipment and systems.
• Lead, mentor, and support production operators, setting clear expectations.
• Ensure products are completed on schedule and batch documentation is accurate.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and 5S standards across the workspace.
• Perform routine inspections and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and recommend process enhancements.
• Foster teamwork, efficiency, and positive morale across departments.
• Collaborate with management on basic employee performance issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of production experience.
• Comfortable with basic math (fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions).
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Forklift experience a plus.

• Technical or college-level training.
• Hazardous materials handling experience or certification.
• Quality control, color matching, or shipping/receiving experience.

• Handle hazardous chemicals and lift heavy items (up to 55 lbs; 55-gallon drums using mechanical aids).
• Use of full PPE required (respirator, steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses).
• Able to stand, walk, or sit for up to 12 hours, including extended shifts or weekends.
• No travel required.

All production operators on the shift report directly to the Production Operator Lead.