Lead Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you seeking a career that promotes professional growth and development? Are you eager to learn new skills to operate production line equipment for one of the nation's top infection prevention companies?

If so, MicroCare LLC invites you to join our team as a Lead Production Operator.

We're looking for team players with a keen eye for detail, the ability to think on their feet, and the satisfaction of knowing their contributions maintain the high standards of quality our customers rely on.

At MicroCare, we specialize in developing innovative cleaning, coating, lubricating, and infection prevention fluids, serving a wide range of industries including electronics, fiber optics, metal fabrication, and healthcare.

We specialize in producing environmentally friendly and sustainable products that meet evolving regulatory and customer demands.

Our company culture is built on heart. Across all our global locations, we foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, supporting not just our customers and suppliers, but one another.

We believe in having fun, sharing laughs, and making a meaningful impact through our work.

MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, disability, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team in a work environment that values work-life balance and offers growth opportunities.

You'll collaborate with our warehouse and production teams in Commerce City, Colorado, working a Monday through Thursday schedule from 6 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, giving you a three-day weekend!

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Lead Production Operator serves as a senior leader of the production team. Managing the day-to-day activities to ensure that volume and quality standards are achieved. RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare, document and complete manufacturing batch tickets, assigning talent for production to meet on-time customer demand.
• Execute the set-up and breakdown of equipment and inspection of mechanical parts in preparation for the manufacture / filling of MicroCare Medical products.
• Set-up and operate capper, lot code printer, re-torque machine and filler.
• Clear production lines between runs and prepare for the next batch run.
• Oversee performance of in-process quality control and visual inspection of products.
• Manage the package, label, lot, stack, and transport to skids for wrapping and shipping.
• Address and document production run issues, investigate root cause and report to Production Manager for operation metrics.
• Train and guide staff, new hires, and temporary employees, in efficient operation of equipment acting as a point of contact for line team;

ensuring safe, collaborative, and effective operation of production equipment.

• Partner with internal departments on inventory, finished good storage and shipping.
• Utilize forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of lines with daily trash and cardboard disposal.
• Promote an incident free workplace by complying with safety policies and procedures and participate in company safety trainings.
• Provide support in other areas of manufacturing as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE :

• Act in capacity of trainer / mentor
• Mathematical abilities for batch ticket completion and reporting
• Excellent organizational skills, with required details for big picture production to meet on-time demand
• Strong, verbal, and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience guiding / leading staff
• Forklift experience
• Excellent technical skills, Word and Excel
• Must have excellent math skills
• Able to read and write the English language
• Required to work overtime as needed
• Complete facility specific Area Lead Position training per the MicroCare Training and Development Matrix and perform any additional responsibilities per the Matrix.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience in a chemical blending environment
• Secondary education in mechanics or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in a supervisory or lead role
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• ERP- Chempax or other

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Lifting required of up to 55lbs unassisted and over 55lbs with lifting aides
• Continuous reaching / working overhead
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, climbs, pushes, pulls, and carries items
• Work environment subject to seasonal temperature variations
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