Production Team Leader

Job Summary

Aids the Production Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Direct Labor Department. Coordinates all activities of the weekend workforce. Also responsible for performing all essential duties for all direct labor positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Takes over information at shift change, using Excel to prepare shift change papers.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks on molding and finishing equipment as directed.
• Utilizes Intouch for production scheduling, tracking, and capturing data.
• Prepares production shop packets and labels.
• Reviews completed shop packets for accuracy.
• Issue non-conforming material reports when defective lining material, bags, etc. are found.
• Basic use of SAP: checking inventory balances, locating products and materials.
• Responsible for Central Stores activities as needed.
• Maintain a routine presence on the production floor to monitor and support all activities.
• Give break(s) as required.
• Work on special projects as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.
• Additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Education & Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have at least 5 years of production experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Must have at least 2 years of lead experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibits qualities of a leader, owning the responsibility and desiring to help the department to meet its goals.
• Work in a manner that promotes good working relationships throughout the department.
• Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.
• Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

What We Offer

No relocation is provided for this opportunity. This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week. Shift: This position will work a 12-hour Night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45PM - 6AM.

About West

We are a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?