Lead Production Operator 2nd Shift 3:30pm-2:00am Monday-Thursday The Lead Production Operator is a hands-on working lead who helps coordinate daily fabrication activities while building hose assemblies alongside the team. You’ll support the Operations Supervisor by organizing workflow, training team members, monitoring quality and productivity, and helping maintain a safe, efficient work environment. What You’ll Do - Perform Fabricator duties, including selecting fittings, cutting and labeling hose, assembling and crimping hose and fittings, testing completed assemblies, and recording required data.
- Provide positive, hands-on day-to-day leadership and help the team meet safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and delivery expectations.
- Support the Operations Supervisor with assigning and prioritizing work, tracking progress, and communicating workflow needs or production constraints.
- Train and cross-train team members on fabrication processes, equipment, work instructions, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
- Reinforce company, customer, and regulatory standards, and promptly address or escalate quality concerns.
- Troubleshoot routine production issues and coordinate with the Operations Supervisor, Quality, and other departments when additional support is needed.
- Promote accurate data entry and complete production and testing records.
- Champion safety, company culture, and ethics. Reinforce good housekeeping and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments, support cross-training, and help with other production duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of manufacturing experience, including fabrication, hose assembly, or similar production work.
- Prior experience as a lead, trainer, or peer coach preferred.
- Experience in a Lean, GMP, ISO, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Positive leadership skills and the ability to train, coach, and support team members.
- Strong verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented approach.
- Knowledge of fabrication processes, production workflow, and safe work practices.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry.
- Ability to take initiative, solve routine problems, organize work, and meet deadlines.
- Basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to use hand tools and standard calipers, and read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
- Ability to use or learn basic computer systems, including ERP, email, and Microsoft applications.
- Good manual dexterity.
How We Work Together - Help create strong communication and a healthy work environment.
- Communicate positively and professionally with all employees, and listen respectfully to team members’ concerns and ideas.
- Support and participate in company functions.
- Respect confidentiality and embody the company values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Physical Requirements - Safely move throughout a manufacturing environment.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, with some bending and stooping.
- Use manufacturing tools and equipment, as well as basic computer and office equipment.
- Lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Salary Range: $25-$27 hourly (+5% shift differential) Attendance Requirements: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory. Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, as required by applicable law.
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