Lead Operator

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Lead regular duties of the team and ensure optimum ELS is achieved .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHuntington • United StatesSenior💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in a team-oriented manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while facilitating effective communication and problem-solving. Proficient in operating production equipment and adhering to compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipProduction Efficiency MonitoringSafety ComplianceForklift OperationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Visual InspectionMechanical AptitudeMaterial HandlingProduction Equipment OperationBasic Computer SkillsSAPPackaging Multilevel KitsChangeover SupportKPS ParticipationQuick Kaizens

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsFlexibilitySelf-MotivationAttention to DetailAbility to Multi-Task

Tools & Technologies

BandersWrappersLabelersLift AssistsStand-Up ForkliftOrder PickerSit-Down Forklift

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift License

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentProduction GoalsSafety ProceduresQuality StandardsTeam Startup Routines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regular duties of the team and ensure optimum ELS is achieved
Troubleshoot equipment and implement production improvements
Ensure safety, quality, and production goals are achieved
Train, develop, monitor, and support team members using standardized work instructions
Monitor production operations for safety, product quality, and production efficiency
Support and conduct line setups and changeovers
Ensure compliance with Product Safety Procedure requirements and the Product Safety Escalation Process
Communicate and coordinate with other shifts, including 15–30 minutes before or after normal shift hours daily
Follow daily team startup routines concerning production goals and plant metrics
Update, communicate, and address team board metrics
Support and facilitate KPS participation, including Quick Kaizens
Coach the team on basic problem-solving skills
Perform service technician duties, including packaging multilevel kits, material handling, visual inspection, and operating production equipment as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to facilitate teamwork and work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills, including SAP
Ability to effectively multi-task assignments
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Knowledge and ability to visually inspect parts
Knowledge and ability to use banders, wrappers, labelers, and lift assists
Mechanical aptitude
Forklift license for stand-up, order picker, and sit-down forklifts
Ability to work overtime as required on short notice
Safety-oriented, quality-conscious, customer-focused, self-motivated, flexible, and a quick learner
Excellent attendance and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift heavy parts up to 40 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
Dexterity and agility for highly repetitive movements
Ability to stand for 8 hours or more
Ability to operate stand-up, order picker, and sit-down forklifts