Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Primary Purpose:

Supporting the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence and under the direction of the Operations Team Lead and/or Department Manager, the Lead Operator Technician will oversee the work, maintenance, training and execution of the production planning schedule for their assigned area. The position is responsible for maintaining optimum levels of production efficiency, spoilage and quality levels while working in a safe manner and complying with all Safety and Quality procedures. 

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Oversee daily/department Safety checks to ensure safe work habits exist and correct hazards while leading by example.
• Plan and coordinate “changeovers” and production line maintenance events.
• Ensure optimal production equipment operation through guidance and training.
• Ensure production and quality assurance checks and documentation.
• Partner with OTLs, Technical Managers, Electro-mechanic Technicians and Electronic Specialists to ensure proper facilitation of Machinery maintenance, upgrades, and installation of new equipment.
• Be the operational liaison for all trial runs (SMA’s).
• Ensure departmental 5S/Housekeeping protocols are met.
• Back up key OTL responsibilities including shift change meetings, production reporting, safety and emergency protocols and other operational specific duties to be able to cover shift in the absence of an OTL with Technical Manager support when needed.
• Be available for all Operator duties as needed in cases of call offs, emergencies and breakdowns.
• Maintain and improve on all established Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence activities and programs.
• Leadership in the completion of all daily, monthly, and annual maintenance activities, preventative/predictive maintenance work orders and breakdown repairs.
• Work Directly with Maintenance Technicians, Electro-Mechanic Technicians and Electrical Specialists to ensure optimized maintenance activities in assigned areas.
• Support all other team members by being an active On the Job Trainer.
• Support all inventory management activities as assigned.
• General Forklift operation and material movements as assigned.
• Shall understand the Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills in English as a single business language.
• Computer skills at level that can support the ability to complete inventory-based transactions.
• Demonstratable adherence to the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.

Education, Experience and Core Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing with at least 2 years of Operator Technician experience.
• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude and Proficiency as verified through standardized mechanical testing.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel and talk or hear.  The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in confined spaces.  The team member must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1- 50 pounds.  There is no continual lifting.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition.  Good hand eye coordination is necessary.  

Average hours per week:       40 or 36/48 alternating

Usual shift worked is:              8 or 12 hours

Stand                         90%      Sit                                     10%

Walk                           40%     Lift                                   30%

Squat                         20%      Crawl                                5%

Climb                          5%       Bend (90 degrees)           20%   

Twist  (30 degrees)    50%     Reach above shoulders 10%

Kneel                           5%      Work at heights               as required

Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time.

This position requires ability to lift:

Up to 15 lbs                             Frequently

16-30 lbs                                 Frequently

31-50 lbs                                 Frequently

51-75   lbs                                Occasionally

76-100 lbs                               Not required

Over 100 lbs                            Not required

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.