Production Line Lead Operator

Purpose Statement

The Equipment Owner III, as part of the production leadership team, is responsible for the assigned lines' results. The Equipment Owner III is responsible for implementing and sustaining the operating standards, monitoring, and analyzing the line results to identify and prioritize loss elimination. They are also responsible for operating machinery and performing routine autonomous maintenance tasks. This position supports the Trio and coordinates the tasks of the associates, trains, coaches, and recommends other actions as needed. Facilitates two-way communications and is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Trio. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Equipment Owner III is responsible for their assigned lines overall results including Safety, Food Safety & Quality, Cost, Productivity and Engagement (Line Scorecard).

• As part of the Production Leadership team, assists the line trio to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
• Ensure all associates follow all safety and food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed properly and on time.
• Responsible for documenting and updating production reports. 
• Ensure the necessary materials and supplies are in place before and during production run. 
• Ensures that the production schedule is completed in the most cost-efficient way.
• Responsible for communicating issues throughout the shift and being part of the solution.
• Manage the sequence of events for startups, change over and shut down.  
• Analyze assigned line data and work with the line trio and production leaders to prioritize identify gaps, trends and prioritize loss elimination.
• Required to operate machinery as necessary while maintaining the performance of the line. 
• Responsible for the execution of the AM systems on the AM models assigned to them. 
• Responsible for troubleshooting the equipment and making proper adjustments.
• Responsible for inspecting the equipment and completing minor repairs.
• Assist in the implementation of operation standards. Ensure that Equipment Owner II & I along with Associates understand and follow these standards.
• Ensures that Standard work, 6S and Quick changeover standards are being followed.
• Support the AM implementation of their line and develop the capabilities of their equipment owners.
• Coach equipment owner II & I along with production associates and provide regular feedback on their development needs. 
• Monitoring of assigned line’s productivity metrics and product quality.
• Participates as a part of the Production Leadership team on the Kaizen events and ensures cost saving opportunities are sustained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, E-mail, and simple database applications (i.e. SAP and QDMS)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and LOTO certification in all the machines of the corresponding department.
• Proficient in performance of all Production Positions.
• Ability to read and understand English required.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:
• Constant Walking, Standing on hard concrete surface
• Frequent Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional Lifting and Ladder climbing
• Periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs (10-25 lbs – boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins)
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow associate safety guidelines