Operator Lead-3rd Shift

Title: Operator Lead 

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

3rd Shift

Company Summary: 

Radienz Living is a leading North American manufacturer of home and personal care products, including unit-dose dish and laundry detergents, refillable applications, facial wipes, and baby wipes. With manufacturing plants and warehouses located in Illinois and New York, we provide private label solutions and contract manufacturing services for products found in both retail and institutional markets. At Radienz Living, we are passionate about delivering exceptional manufacturing capabilities through our commitment to agility in innovation, trust and reliability, and sustainable practices that support a cleaner way of living.

Background:

The Operator Lead is responsible for providing hands-on guidance, support, and training to team members on the production line. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of all production lines, 

Bills of Materials (BOMs), and product specifications. Operator Leads are expected to thoroughly understand the functionality of the machines, including the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time to minimize downtime. In addition to leading machine operation activities, this position carries overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the production line and will collaborate closely with the maintenance team when technical support is needed.

Work Environment: 

This role frequently involves exposure to dust, laundry detergent odors, and loud noise levels.

Responsibilities:

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Train and support team members on the production line to ensure safe operating conditions, consistent product quality within specifications, and efficient output at optimal speeds.

•    Help achieve or exceed productivity and delivery targets as defined in the production specifications.

•    Promptly report any injuries or near misses to the supervisor and/or shift lead.

•    Report any significant quality issues to the supervisor and/or shift lead for immediate resolution.

•    Collaborate with the shift lead to adjust labor allocation as needed based on production demands.

•    Troubleshoot machine issues; if problems cannot be resolved, escalate promptly to the maintenance team.

•    Oversee and support the line changeover process to ensure timely and accurate transitions.

•    Operate a production line as needed to support daily operations.

•    Perform other duties as assigned to support team and departmental objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications:

•    High school diploma, GED or applicable work experience; associate degree or relevant technical training a plus.

•    3–5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.

•    Must have working knowledge of machinery and production equipment.

•    Strong oral communication skills. The successful candidate must be bilingual English/Spanish.

•    Proven ability to lead a team and train others effectively.

•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work well within a team.

•    Results-oriented with a proactive, driven work style.

•    Excellent problem-solving skills, especially related to machinery and process troubleshooting.

•    Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to understand technical and mechanical tasks.

•    Demonstrated ability to identify operational or maintenance issues and take corrective action.

•    Experience in performing quality control checks, maintaining accurate records, and reporting concerns as instructed.

•    Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately.

•    Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

•    Radienz Living employees must comply with all required safety protocol, including but not limited to use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as applicable and instructed

•    Successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age.