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Lead Manufacturing Operator
Job Description
Sirius Staffing is urgently hiring a Lead Manufacturing Operator in Lenexa, KS. This is a long-term career opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position in 3–6 months, based on performance and business needs. Upon conversion, employees receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
? Schedule & Pay:
- Orientation/Training: Day shift (8 AM – 4 PM) before transitioning to assigned night shift.
- Regular Schedule: 12-hour rotating night shift (7 PM – 7 AM) on a 2/3/3/2 rotation.
- Pay Rate: $26.25/hr + 10% shift differential once on nights.
? Key Details:
- This role is in a specialty chemical manufacturing facility working with Dry Powdered Media (DPM).
- As a Lead Operator, you will oversee daily tasks and support the development of production personnel through process training.
- Note: Facial hair that interferes with respirator use is not permitted
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all production procedures follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain product quality.
- Assist Leads and Supervisors with projects, shift handoffs, and updates on visual management boards.
- Lead daily task assignments and ensure compliance with quality and PPE guidelines.
- Operate and set up equipment according to standard procedures.
- Assemble and disassemble complex process equipment and piping for cleaning and inspection.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and take approved corrective actions, such as adjustments or reconfiguration.
- Report equipment failures and collaborate with Maintenance by creating work orders in SAP.
- Document and communicate process, product, and equipment status, reporting any deviations.
- Perform equipment and facility cleaning procedures, including decontamination and Hot CIP.
- Maintain accurate logbooks and batch record documentation in real time.
- Assist in updating production procedures while ensuring quality standards.
- Suggest and support continuous process improvements using lean manufacturing principles.
- Perform other job-related tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior leadership or training experience.
- Experience with dry product processing and packaging.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in process equipment maintenance or mechanical systems.
- Manufacturing experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to use Word and Excel for downtime tracking and shift reports.
- Problem-solving mindset focused on optimizing production and minimizing downtime.
- Ability to lead a 5-minute shift handoff meeting to communicate key updates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in all Manufacturing Tech 1 and 2 duties.
- Ability to read and follow SOPs, Work Instructions, and Master Batch Records (MBR).
- Physical ability to lift 5 lbs. for up to six hours and occasionally lift to 50 lbs.
- Capability to maneuver mechanical components up to 100+ lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in controlled environments.
- Strong math, reading, and problem-solving skills.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; ability to perform repetitive tasks and distinguish colors.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Leadership skills with integrity and accountability.
- Must report any medical conditions that could impact product quality.
- Ability to pass an annual physical exam.
Preferred:
- 2–5 years of related manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Associate degree in a maintenance-related field with 1–2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
Training Responsibilities:
- Train new operators, assess their performance, and sign off on duties and shop floor transactions.
- Monitor new hires and employees to ensure they perform tasks correctly.
- Ensure new hires' LMS records are accurate and completed on time.
- Provide supervisors and leads with feedback on new hire progress.
- Participate in training programs as assigned
Sirius Staffing Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
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