Line Lead I - CONTRACTOR CONVERSION ONLY

About the role

This position is responsible for team leadership on the assembly floor, ensuring the assigned area has the necessary people, equipment, and material, and ensuring tasks are performed in compliance with work instructions to meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all positions are adequately staffed.
• Ensure availability of necessary materials.
• Ensure all equipment is work‑ready and maintained properly.
• Develop and implement team rotation schedule.
• Provide daily progress reports.
• Assign employee times to production manufacturing orders (time sheet and Kronos).
• Resolve minor performance and interpersonal issues.
• Implement continuous improvement programs using problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained.
• Display proficiency in all conversion line duties.
• Troubleshoot equipment, techniques, and processes.
• Work independently, efficiently manage time, and use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Employ effective, respectful, and persuasive spoken and written communication skills.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions and/or Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all current company policies.
• Maintain effective employee relations.
• Maintain highest levels of ethics and confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe work environment, including wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Function effectively in a fast‑paced, diverse, team environment.
• Assist with department cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more related experience.
• Previous team‑leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, recognize, understand, and accomplish new assignments with only general instructions.
• Ability to operate basic computer equipment and peripherals as well as company standard software.
• Ability to effectively perform all basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages).
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Verified eligibility for employment in the United States.

Skills

• Reading and writing comprehension.
• Basic computer operation and company software.
• Mathematical proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Effective spoken and written communication.
• Training and mentoring team members.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Time management and independent work.
• Knowledge of QMS and company policies.
• Safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Schedule

Works 8‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday or 10‑hour shifts Monday‑Thursday; work during non‑traditional hours may be required. Schedule modifications may be implemented by the Operations Manager, and on‑call responsibilities may be needed as required.