Lead Operator
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Provide guidance and front-line coordination to a crew of 1-10 production workers and tend to machines designed to process materials according to exacting standards of work orders. Acts as point-of-contact for production area, ensures coworkers are trained and following standards, and communicates issues to Maintenance Technicians and Lead II/Production Supervisors/Managers. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Assigns self-position and works on the line making production parts, documenting logs/reports, and/or data entry into work center computer interface.
- Conducts daily start up meeting.
- Assign operator I, II, III position within the work cell and rotate self and others as needed.
- Confer with Lead II and Production Supervisor on rotating people in/out of the area when there is low/high product complexity that will create idle time or overburden operators.
- Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of work cell machinery. Request assistance from maintenance, Lead II, or Production Supervisor as needed.
- Assign daily work orders to operators and community quality specification expectations at each change.
- Train and coach employees.
- Lead front line COS activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 1-3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
- Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
- Ability to follow Carlisle Companies Incorporated policies, procedures, and processes.
- Ability to lead and assist various departments within the production area.
- Good communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers) and to safely use hand tools and have basic math skills including adding and subtracting fractions.
- Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in fast-paced situations.
- Required:
- High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- 1-3 years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
- Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
- Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
- Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices.
- Hand tools.
- Computer (Shop Floor and ERP).
OCCASIONALLY - FREQUENTLY - CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%) - (31-60%) - (61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
1-10 LBS - X
11-20 LBS - X
21-40 LBS - X
41-50 LBS - X
51 OR MORE LBS
PUSHING OR PULLING:
1-40 LBS - X
41-50 LBS - X
51 OR MORE LBS
BENDING OR STOOPING - X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL - X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES - X
OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS - X
CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) - X
WALKING - X
STANDING - X
SITTING - X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES - X
REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) - X
VISION - X
HEARING - X
DEXTERITY - X
HAND EYE COORDINATION - X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:- Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
- Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
- Hi-Vis Vests.
- Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.
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