Lead Operator - Line - 1st Shift

Lead Operator

Serves as primary resource for team members and process leader for specific lines. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing operations by coaching, instructing, and coordinating activities for team members in the specific area to achieve desired line metrics. Ensures process quality is maintained and enhanced through following established process protocol. Trains new people in quality, safety, and environmental instructions and provides performance feedback.

• Working lead operator assigned to plating, polishing, assembly, coating, or other production areas.
• Maintain time and production documentation.
• Responsible for communication among team members – including turnover meetings and ongoing communication.
• Quality - ensures all people follow established quality procedures for the company and area – product quality and housekeeping.
• Safety and Environmental - ensures team participation and compliance with safety rules, training, behavioral-based safety observations, and environmental requirements.
• Performance management – may be asked to provide input and participate in performance feedback to team members, including performance review process and talent audits with direction from the area leader/department manager.
• Assists with special projects when needed.
• Responsible for all appropriate paperwork for the area.
• Monitors and controls production process within established ranges.
• Monitors chemical usage and electrical/physical components of the line, ensures efficient processing, and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc., is expected.
• Any other tasks as required, fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

• Reports to:
  
  Area Leader

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED.
Preferred: 1 year related process experience.

Communication

Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Medium labor intensive category. Must perform physical functions equivalent to Category B, including handling hazardous chemicals, lifting up to 75 lbs, repetitive walking or stooping, operating machinery, and remaining alert to environmental hazards. Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, vibration, noise, hot/cold temperatures, and other conditions listed in the job description.

Other

Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Training Requirements: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.