Senior Production Lead Operator (TN)

 

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Job Title: Senior Production Lead Operator - Conduit Pipe Manufacturing

 

Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business

Location: Clinton, TN

Starting Pay: $24.00-$28.00/hour depending on experience

Work Hours: 1st Shift-7am-3:15pm, 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday                                        

SIGN-ON BONUS:  $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days totaling $1,500.00

REFERRAL BONUS: $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days totaling $1,500.00

 

Job Overview:

Dura-Line, a global leader in conduit pipe manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Lead Operator to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits, job stability, and a positive work culture. If you have a proven track record in manufacturing and leadership experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor extruder operating parameters and multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops.
• Monitor the production processes, equipment, and personnel to ensure maximum safety, efficiency, and quality.   
• Assist production with troubleshooting and resolving processing problems.
• Communicate standards for process time, settings, and specifications, providing supervision, direction, and hands-on involvement to staff.
• Train and mentor operators on equipment usage and procedures, emphasizing safety and adherence to company policies.
• Read and understand production SOPs, recording necessary data and adjustments based on findings.
• Assist in communicating standards for process time, settings, and other specifications for optimum output and quality conditions.
• Assist in performing ongoing checks of equipment, materials, and product.
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and prioritize safety in all operations.

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment/machine operating experience.
• Strong mechanical skills, with experience setting up and operating extrusion machinery; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics, with working knowledge and experience in Excel and Word (SAP desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and achieve results through others.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Familiarity with systems and continuous improvement orientation preferred.
• Valid lift truck/forklift license.