This position REQUIRES experience as a Lead Operator in a Plastic Injection Molding facility.

Position Summary: 
This position is for 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday with some Saturdays, 3:30pm-12am.

The Lead Operator supports the supervisor in the production area. This role includes monitoring productivity issues, troubleshooting equipment and process issues along with training and guiding machine operators. The Lead Operator is also expected to perform all standard Operator duties as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:
- Uphold and communicate the purpose, principles, and vision of Omega Plastics and TriMas
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Oversees workflow, including people, materials, and products, to meet production schedules
- Supports training and helps troubleshoot issues
- Collaborates with internal teams to resolve problems
- Acts as the subject matter expert for the production line and supports projects as needed
- Manages required paperwork for line startup and shutdown
- Coordinates break schedules and supports machine operation during breaks
- Other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or manager.

Essential Functions:
Work performed in a manufacturing environment. Normal mobility to move around a manufacturing environment, able to conduct work at a press and computer. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches, and lifts and carries up to fifty-five (55) lbs.

This role is required to be on-site 5-6 days at the Clinton Township, MI location.