Line Leader 1st Shift

About the role

The Production Line Leader position oversees a production line within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram.
• Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift's production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.
• Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order and train them accordingly.
• Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor.
• Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals.
• Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify.
• Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system.
• Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and CGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions.
• Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Effective communication.
• Basic math functions.
• Teamwork and independence.
• Time management and stress tolerance.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpretation of instructions.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Safety awareness.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with HSA.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Mental health coverage.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Paid vacation time & holidays.
• Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.