Lead Operator II

Job Summary
Provide guidance and front-line coordination to production workers and tend to machines designed to
process materials according to exacting standards of work orders. Acts as point-of-contact for whole
production area, ensures coworkers are trained and following standards, and communicates issues to
Maintenance Technicians and Production Supervisors/Managers. Standard work week 40 hours a week
with occasional overtime, no travel required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Distributes workload to Operator I, II, & III and Lead I to ensure all work standards are being met
and required training is being completed.
• Monitors production flow and makes changes throughout the day to maximize productivity and
efficiency.
• Assist Production Supervisor in evaluating operators’ activities, performing documented coaching
and/or training necessary so workers meet the required production standards including safety and
quality.
• Works in various production areas, based on company need, making production parts,
documenting logs/reports, and/or entering data into work center computer interface. Delegates
any of these tasks to area workers as needed to best meet safety, qualify, and efficiency.
• Process production paperwork and communicate with Operator I, II, & III, Lead I, and Production
Supervisor/Manager for materials or product needed to fill production orders.
• Track and postproduction output measurements, including production hours works and any other
hours used for non-production projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and make 5S improvement in the production area.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• 2-4 years + related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CWT’s policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to lead and assist various departments within the production area.
• Good communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and ability to apply construction math skills, including adding and subtracting
fractions, calculating board feet (BFT) and cubic feet (CF) and basic geometry.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers) and to safely use hand tools.
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in fast-paced situations.
Education and Experience:
• Required:
o High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
o Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
o 2-4 years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Working Conditions:
• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside
temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to
increased noise levels.
• Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices.
• Hand tools.
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

 

Our employees’ well-being is key to Carlisle’s success. While healthcare costs have increased across the nation, Carlisle has absorbed Medical Insurance cost to keep employee premiums at the same rate for four years in a row.  In addition to healthcare, you can customize a benefits program that’s exactly right for your personal situation.

 

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate – health care concierge service
• PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
• College Scholarships for Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

 

Note to Washington applicants:

Per the state’s Wage Transparency Act, the range for this position is 31.43-48.64.  Actual salary could be greater based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.