Making Better Happen

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.

From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.

Build a better future as a Lead Production Operator in Newark, NJ

Compensation Range: $83,100 - $86,424

Possible Bonus: 5%

AAK Newark

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About The Role

The Lead Operator is involved with the successful daily operation of the facility on a 7-day a week rotating shift basis. This requires attention to detail, good record keeping and the safe and efficient operation of equipment. This position will serve as a primary aide to the Shift Leader to ensure optimal performance of the on-shift production team. This role is not responsible for the principal operation of a singular production workstation but will instead work to support all of the production and loadout operators on their shift, acting as their first escalation POC. Additional forms of support provided by this position include but are not limited to training and upskilling, equipment and process troubleshooting, facilitation of CI/TPM initiatives, etc. If necessary, this position will also backfill absences of both production operators and shift leaders.

Responsibilities

Support production team members to ensure all production and sanitation quotas are met consistently while ensuring compliance to all safety and quality requirements

Lead others in and perform cleaning, inspection, lubrication and basic repair activities production equipment

Perform housekeeping support to refinery and roads and grounds

Lead and assist in troubleshooting efforts of faulty equipment and processes; this position will be the first escalation POC for all operators on the production team

Create, audit and update procedures to be used by site personnel

Communicate and train production team operators on updated procedures, and new or modified processes

Ensure accurate lost time allocation on all production units every shift; coach and support production team operators to provide this autonomously

Lead TPM and continuous improvement initiatives;(CILT activities, F-card creation and tracking, 5S audits and improvements, root cause analysis, etc.) taking full responsibility for the deliverables of the team

Responsible for on-shift team’s execution of routine CILT procedures

Backfill absences of both production team operators and shift leaders; ensuring all daily job responsibilities are met

Assist Other Refinery Operators In Tasks Requiring Additional Manpower.

Assist maintenance employees with their tasks as able and as requested.

Use the forklift and other company tools and equipment in proper and safe method.

Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor on issues and problems that may occur.

Use the computerized work order system and put in work orders for the shift supervisor to evaluate.

Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc. Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your daily work.

Safety & Environmental Performance

Lead the safety effort by personal example.

Support full department compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting near misses.

Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site.

Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them.

About You

Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required.

> 3 years of experience as AAK Production or Loadout Operator preferred

> 4 AAK production operator skill qualifications preferred

EOY behavior review score>4 as production or loadout operator preferred

Minimal or no disciplinary track record as an AAK employee within the last 2 years

Demonstrated ability to effectively train and coach others

Strong problem solving and math skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing with evolving priorities and constraints

Demonstrated ability to work as team player

Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration and harmony with both internal and external stakeholders(co-workers and non-AAK affiliated personnel)

Computer literate(Windows Office,email)

Ability to work a rotating, DuPont schedule (Alternation between Day and Night Shift); 12-hour working shifts

In return AAK offer

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire

Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500

We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%

Free Life and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans

Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more

Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities

Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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