What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Production Operator position at AAK?
Making Better Happen
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a Lead Production Operator in Newark, NJ
Compensation Range: $83,100 - $86,424
Possible Bonus: 5%
AAK Newark
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About The Role
The Lead Operator is involved with the successful daily operation of the facility on a 7-day a week rotating shift basis. This requires attention to detail, good record keeping and the safe and efficient operation of equipment. This position will serve as a primary aide to the Shift Leader to ensure optimal performance of the on-shift production team. This role is not responsible for the principal operation of a singular production workstation but will instead work to support all of the production and loadout operators on their shift, acting as their first escalation POC. Additional forms of support provided by this position include but are not limited to training and upskilling, equipment and process troubleshooting, facilitation of CI/TPM initiatives, etc. If necessary, this position will also backfill absences of both production operators and shift leaders.
Responsibilities
Support production team members to ensure all production and sanitation quotas are met consistently while ensuring compliance to all safety and quality requirements
Lead others in and perform cleaning, inspection, lubrication and basic repair activities production equipment
Perform housekeeping support to refinery and roads and grounds
Lead and assist in troubleshooting efforts of faulty equipment and processes; this position will be the first escalation POC for all operators on the production team
Create, audit and update procedures to be used by site personnel
Communicate and train production team operators on updated procedures, and new or modified processes
Ensure accurate lost time allocation on all production units every shift; coach and support production team operators to provide this autonomously
Lead TPM and continuous improvement initiatives;(CILT activities, F-card creation and tracking, 5S audits and improvements, root cause analysis, etc.) taking full responsibility for the deliverables of the team
Responsible for on-shift team’s execution of routine CILT procedures
Backfill absences of both production team operators and shift leaders; ensuring all daily job responsibilities are met
Assist Other Refinery Operators In Tasks Requiring Additional Manpower.
Assist maintenance employees with their tasks as able and as requested.
Use the forklift and other company tools and equipment in proper and safe method.
Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor on issues and problems that may occur.
Use the computerized work order system and put in work orders for the shift supervisor to evaluate.
Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc. Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your daily work.
Safety & Environmental Performance
Lead the safety effort by personal example.
Support full department compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting near misses.
Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site.
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them.
About You
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required.
> 3 years of experience as AAK Production or Loadout Operator preferred
> 4 AAK production operator skill qualifications preferred
EOY behavior review score>4 as production or loadout operator preferred
Minimal or no disciplinary track record as an AAK employee within the last 2 years
Demonstrated ability to effectively train and coach others
Strong problem solving and math skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing with evolving priorities and constraints
Demonstrated ability to work as team player
Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration and harmony with both internal and external stakeholders(co-workers and non-AAK affiliated personnel)
Computer literate(Windows Office,email)
Ability to work a rotating, DuPont schedule (Alternation between Day and Night Shift); 12-hour working shifts
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a Lead Production Operator in Newark, NJ
Compensation Range: $83,100 - $86,424
Possible Bonus: 5%
AAK Newark
*Please populate, with local site information*
About The Role
The Lead Operator is involved with the successful daily operation of the facility on a 7-day a week rotating shift basis. This requires attention to detail, good record keeping and the safe and efficient operation of equipment. This position will serve as a primary aide to the Shift Leader to ensure optimal performance of the on-shift production team. This role is not responsible for the principal operation of a singular production workstation but will instead work to support all of the production and loadout operators on their shift, acting as their first escalation POC. Additional forms of support provided by this position include but are not limited to training and upskilling, equipment and process troubleshooting, facilitation of CI/TPM initiatives, etc. If necessary, this position will also backfill absences of both production operators and shift leaders.
Responsibilities
Support production team members to ensure all production and sanitation quotas are met consistently while ensuring compliance to all safety and quality requirements
Lead others in and perform cleaning, inspection, lubrication and basic repair activities production equipment
Perform housekeeping support to refinery and roads and grounds
Lead and assist in troubleshooting efforts of faulty equipment and processes; this position will be the first escalation POC for all operators on the production team
Create, audit and update procedures to be used by site personnel
Communicate and train production team operators on updated procedures, and new or modified processes
Ensure accurate lost time allocation on all production units every shift; coach and support production team operators to provide this autonomously
Lead TPM and continuous improvement initiatives;(CILT activities, F-card creation and tracking, 5S audits and improvements, root cause analysis, etc.) taking full responsibility for the deliverables of the team
Responsible for on-shift team’s execution of routine CILT procedures
Backfill absences of both production team operators and shift leaders; ensuring all daily job responsibilities are met
Assist Other Refinery Operators In Tasks Requiring Additional Manpower.
Assist maintenance employees with their tasks as able and as requested.
Use the forklift and other company tools and equipment in proper and safe method.
Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor on issues and problems that may occur.
Use the computerized work order system and put in work orders for the shift supervisor to evaluate.
Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc. Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your daily work.
Safety & Environmental Performance
Lead the safety effort by personal example.
Support full department compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting near misses.
Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site.
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them.
About You
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required.
> 3 years of experience as AAK Production or Loadout Operator preferred
> 4 AAK production operator skill qualifications preferred
EOY behavior review score>4 as production or loadout operator preferred
Minimal or no disciplinary track record as an AAK employee within the last 2 years
Demonstrated ability to effectively train and coach others
Strong problem solving and math skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing with evolving priorities and constraints
Demonstrated ability to work as team player
Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration and harmony with both internal and external stakeholders(co-workers and non-AAK affiliated personnel)
Computer literate(Windows Office,email)
Ability to work a rotating, DuPont schedule (Alternation between Day and Night Shift); 12-hour working shifts
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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