Job Title: Production Lead I
Salary Status: DOE
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: ALL
Reports to: Supervisor / Manager
Job Overview:
In the Production lead I role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the production Manager and the Management team.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Able to perform and be well versed in the Packer I, II and Material Handler I duties
- Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.
- Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.
- Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.
- Understand and enforce GMP practices.
- Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals.
- Safety Management
- Communicate to fellow shift leads: quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift''s Daily Production Report for accuracy.
- Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues relates to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
- Training of employees per VPET''s Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
- Audit employees for adherence to VPET''s Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
- Must be able to make decisions regarding employee performance.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.
- Ability be able to read, write and speak English fluently (bi-lingual is a plus).
- Basic to proficient math and computer skills.
- ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Physical Requirements:
Requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Requires 90% of time standing and walking on the production floor.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and use team lift approach when needed
- Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
- Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
- This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.
- Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Competitive Benefits:
- Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
- 401k plan, Employer contributes up to 5%.
- Company offers vacation and sick pay.
- Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
- Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).
We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.