Packaging Line Lead I - 1st Shift

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