Essential Functions:
- Direct 9-15 Packaging Line workers/machine operators on single production line to fill, label, and package powders into jugs, bags, boxes, and packets. Maintain scheduled production pace, up to 16,000 units per shift.
- Manage work of temporary employees assigned to specific line.
- Set job rotation schedule by line function.
- Learn and operate production auxiliary equipment (coders, induction sealers, shrink band applicators).
- Train line workers to perform different assigned positions insuring adherence to GMP and safety work requirements.
- Maintain team coordination and cooperation to quickly respond to line bottlenecks.
- Respond to and research metal detector and x-ray machine kick-offs. Inform management of discovery of any foreign materials.
- Work with team and maintenance to perform quick changeovers and to limit downtime.
- Recognize and report equipment issues.
- Complete production paperwork including GMP and HACCP sign offs and calculation of yields.
- Maintain 5S standards for line set up, tool boxes and cleaning equipment.
- Work with manager, supervisors and production team to attain team and company goals.
- Help production team continuously improve on safety, product quality, cost, and delivery by leading team huddles in RedZone data review.
- Enter RedZone data, downtime codes by asset, verify data integrity and create actions as needed.
- Comply with employee training including SOPs, HACCP, GMP, job skill, safety, and improvement oriented training.
- Clean equipment and production area as scheduled and when necessary. Participate in scheduled deep clean and sanitization of production equipment.
- Understand and comply with GHS (global harmonized system) and practice safe chemical handling.
- Inspect for product quality and integrity by verifying correctness in packaging components and finished goods.
- Accurately document and verify partial counts and lot numbers of packaging materials and pallet count of finished goods.
- Coordinate/communicate work status with Batching and Material Handling crews.
- Ensure proper collection of production retains and line samples.
- Conduct 2-8 lot changeovers per shift.
- Participate in Kaizen teams to solve problems and develop solutions for continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and methods.
- Work safely, promote employee safety by example and compliance with safety programs. Support a culture of safety and teamwork in the department and throughout the company
- Be punctual to work and maintain good attendance.
- Required to work daily overtime and weekends as business demands necessitate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate: $ 22.00 per hour
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Be able to listen, understand and respond well to direction.
- Ability to communicate with line workers to train and to direct daily work.
- Be able to read and complete production documentation to insure product integrity and to report labor utilization.
- Ability to calculate yield percentages and other basic math calculations.
- Be able to properly use small hand tools.
- Maintain high level of attention to detail.
- Be self driven and learn as much as possible.
- Work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
- Sustain a good work pace based on equipment driven speeds.
- Be self motivated.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule including daily overtime and weekends.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
- Previous experience in directing the work of others preferred.
Reporting Relationships:
The Packaging Line Lead I reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor and works with other Packaging Line Workers.
We offer Generous benefits including:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
- Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match