Production Operator Lead

Production Operator LeadAt Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.This position is responsible for collaborating with the production supervisor to assist with daily operations of the production floor; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.Essential functions:Assists production supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara's standard of safety, quality, and throughput.Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.Assists supervisor with batching minerals (if applicable) and preparing production lines for scheduled changeovers.Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs. Performs first pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product. Returns raw materials after completion of production runs.Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), warehouse management system, and/or line management system.Supports production supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.Utilizes the efficiency improvement tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicates appropriately per the escalation plan.Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.Abides by Niagara's good manufacturing practices (GMP) and food safety standards at all times.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.Qualifications:Minimum qualifications:4 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment4 years – experience in position4 years - experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred qualifications:6 years–experience in field or similar manufacturing environment6 years- experience working in position6 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies:This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead like an owner:Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACT:Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a way:Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be great:Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducation:Minimum required:High school diploma or GEDPreferred:Associate's degreeTypical compensation range:Pay rate type: hourly $27.35 - $36.23 / hourlyBenefits our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth savings account with company matchFlexible spending accountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursementsIncome protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!