Key Production Operator

Job description

**Key Production Operator – Westfield, Indiana** DISHER is currently partnering with a U.S.-based company specializing in innovative, tobacco-free pouches designed to deliver energy and serve as an alternative to chewing tobacco. The company is searching for a Key Operator who will be responsible for optimizing the performance of the production line by monitoring key parameters, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to enhance throughput and reliability. **What it's like to work here:** The company fosters a mission-driven, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on innovation and positive impact. Originally created to help professional athletes quit chewing tobacco, it has since grown into a nationwide brand, offering more than 30 flavors and reaching a broad audience. The workplace encourages creativity, adaptability, and a shared passion for improving lives through its products. ### What you will get to do: - Work with the Production Manager and Supervisor to achieve daily and weekly production targets. - Lead the training and onboarding of new GD machine operators, ensuring they develop a strong understanding of machine functionality, safe operating practices, and standard work procedures. - Establish clear guidelines for troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance tasks that operators can perform independently, while defining when issues must be escalated to the maintenance team. - Understand and follow routine maintenance schedules, basic diagnostic steps, and proper documentation of machine issues. - Ensure that all OSHA regulations are followed. - Ensure all food safety and internal operating protocols are followed. ### What will make you successful: - 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing facility - preferred. - Highly proficient computer skills, including MS Office software. - Must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally. - Will be required to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. - Great communication skills. - Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other manufacturing/warehouse equipment on a regular basis. - Will be required to operate heavy machinery on occasion.