We are Kolpak! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.
As Machine Operator - Team Lead, you will be responsible for directing, coaching, and mentoring employees in assigned area to perform jobs in accordance with established procedures and guidelines to insure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met to satisfy customer requirements while performing manufacturing duties in assigned area as needed.
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position is based in Parsons, Tennessee*.
Major Accountability:
Safety
Quality
Production
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Coach, train, counsel, and evaluate performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
Manage team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained and communicate status of objectives to team
Inspect product to insure conformance to quality, engineering standards, and customer requirements
Resolve issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Perform duties of assigned area including but not limited to Machine Operator
Complete and maintain all associated electronic processes paperwork (including but not limited to checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding and including shipping material)
Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
Perform duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and Manitowoc Code of Conduct requirements
Actively participate in safety training and demonstrate competency by effectively resolving safety issues or bringing them to the attention of management
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma required
3-5 years Machine Operator experience required
Complete understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a manufacturing environment
Complete understanding of job flow principles and impacts of events in delaying downstream processes
Good verbal and written communication skills within the English language
Basic computer knowledge
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, safety, and quality standards
Ability to think analytically, possess mechanical aptitude, and perform root cause analysis
Basic understanding of carrying out human resource duties
Stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of workday
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
Ability to climb and balance
Ability to use hands to reach and to handle or feel
Work in temperatures above 95 degrees
Our Benefits:
We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:
Competitive wage
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) savings plan
Wellness Program
Supplemental Health Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Development
Tuition Assistance
Employee discounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-the-job training and skills development
Basic Life Insurance
Leave Program
Employee Events and more...
*Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers' products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come. Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.
For more information about Kolpak, visit www.kolpak.com
Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.
