Senior Operator - 1st Shift M-F

Position: Senior Operator - 1st Shift (7:00a - 3:30p, M-F)
Location: Lake Point

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who "Own It" - Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" - Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" - Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Senior Operator leads and performs advanced manufacturing, equipment operation, and material handling activities across designated production areas. This role operates complex or high-precision equipment, provides training and guidance to Operators, supports troubleshooting, and ensures products are produced to engineering specifications while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Senior Operator models best practices, supports workflow coordination, and consistently delivers "Right.

On Time. Every Time." products and customer service to both internal and external customers.

Core Functions:

* Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear (PPE). Ensure safety goals are achieved, and safety performance continually improves. Periodically performs Job Safety Analysis reviews. Observes and documents near miss/accident reports.

* Perform advanced operation and setup of specialized equipment such as panel lines, purlin machinery, trim/wrap systems, coil handling equipment, Alpha stations, and door assembly equipment. (Any new equipment added to facility)

* Plans, schedules and tracks of the team's activities to ensure performance on time to schedule

* Carry out role-specific responsibilities (Sr. Loader/Coil Receiving, Sr. Panel Operator, Sr. Purlin Operator, Sr. Trim/Wrap Driver, Sr. Door Operator, Sr. Alpha Operator, Sr. Hardware roles, and Offline Leads).

* Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and escalating concerns to leadership or maintenance when needed.

* Drives and leads continuous improvement activities to improve team performance in safety, quality, on time performance, and site key performance indicators (KPIs).

* Conduct detailed product inspections and verify accuracy using measuring tools and production documentation.

* Support workflow coordination, communication between shifts, and basic leadership tasks when assigned.

* Train and mentor new hires, Technicians and Operators on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.

* Validate and certify ALL training is completed for EOs in your area by completing required documentation.

* Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace, including completing required housekeeping.

* Ensures that Quality Control is being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.

* Crosstrain across production areas and assist where needed.

* Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success:

* Safely and effectively operate advanced machinery while meeting or exceeding production and quality targets.

* Provides effective training, guidance, and leadership to Operators and Technicians.

* Coordinates workflow smoothly, reducing delays, quality issues, or equipment downtime.

* Produces highly accurate and defect-free components with strong attention to detail.

* Demonstrates strong troubleshooting ability and supports rapid problem resolution.

* Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvement and implements solutions where appropriate.

* Understands cost control and what financially impacts the team.

* Successfully cross-trains on multiple pieces of equipment and serves as a technical resource to the team.

* Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."

* Own It - Commitment to customer, company, and each other.

* Can Do - Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.

* Act in Love - Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:

Minimum

Required:

(Internal)

* Current Flexibility Test taken

* Observation Test

* Communicate effectively using email, Microsoft Teams, and other digital communication tools.

* Transfer policy requirements

Preferred: (External)

* High…