Lead Operator Assortment

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

The Assortment Lead Operator is responsible for leading a workstation or production line within our assortment department. This role is a working operator supporting/driving the team on achieving performance targets. This employee is responsible for the performance, quality, safety, and cleanliness of the work area. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Always follow all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for achieving and updating performance targets at the workstation. 
• Ensure proper training and development of the employees at the defined workstation. 
• Ensure all operators are working to quality standards at the defined workstation. 
• Support back up team lead functions in the absence of a team lead. 
• Ensure all employees are following proper PPE and safety measures. 
• Support in data collection for KPI targets
• Supports established GMP’s, SQF, HACCP, and housekeeping standards for all work areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assist Assortment Team Lead with motivating team members during scheduled shift.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED is required

• Experience working in a factory or production environment is a plus
• Experience leading others in a fast-paced environment is a plus 

 

Computer and Technology Skills:  

Experience using HMI (Human Machine Interface) on machinery is required. 

 

Language Skills:  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

 

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. 

 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Allergen Awareness 

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.