Control Room Operator Job at Dansons (Hope)

Job Description

The Control Room Operator - Shift Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating all pellet mill production activities during an assigned shift. This role ensures that safety, quality, and productivity goals are met by managing operators, responding to equipment issues, and maintaining process continuity. The Shift Foreman acts as the point of contact for maintenance, logistics, the control room operator, and plant leadership, ensuring shift operations run smoothly and in alignment with standard operating procedures.

Job Responsibility

Supervise and coordinate pellet mill production activities and team members on the assigned shift
Perform role as Control Room Operator for the assigned shift
Monitor production output, quality, and equipment performance to ensure shift goals are met
Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate daily production goals and safety messages
Respond to equipment issues, product flow disruptions, and mill alarms
escalate to maintenance when needed
Perform basic troubleshooting and support operators with mechanical or procedural questions
Ensure team members follow safety procedures, PPE usage, and environmental compliance protocols
Conduct periodic inspections of the mill area, walkways, bagging stations, and conveyors to identify hazards or operational inefficiencies
Complete shift logs, production reports, and downtime tracking
communicate shift handoff status to incoming foreman or plant leadership
Train and coach new or less experienced team members in pellet mill processes and safety expectations
Assist with enforcing plant rules and conduct initial investigations for minor incidents

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
vocational/technical training preferred
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
1+ year in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Familiarity with pellet mill machinery, conveyors, packaging systems, and process control
Basic mechanical troubleshooting and team coordination skills
Strong communication and leadership presence in a production environment
Must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Candidates should possess at least one year of experience in a control room setting

Nice to have

Experience in 24/7 or continuous-process operations preferred
Experience in high-throughput production and packaging environments strongly preferred

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