Team Leader

About the role

The Team Lead position at Novolex, located in San Bernardino, is currently hiring immediately. This role offers a starting pay of $30.47 per hour plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Direct team efforts in assuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ensure incidents/accidents are reported and investigated properly and follow case management process through completion.
• Direct quality efforts for the team by ensuring quality checks are done in accordance to specs, run rules are followed and appropriate checklists are completed during shift start and changeovers.
• Comply with all GMP standards and ensure adherence to all 3rd party audit requirements (BRC, and other).
• Work with teams on improving line efficiency and productivity, reducing downtime, and reducing scrap. Ensure standard work practices are followed as well as defined troubleshooting methods. Coach as well as address performance issues as appropriate.
• Cook up and lead efforts with support operations such as maintenance and tooling to keep lines operating at all times.
• Create maintenance work orders for work requests when needed.
• Utilize Pactiv Business System processes to track, report, and lead countermeasures. Examples include; Leading tier meetings, hour x hour line tracking follow-up and auditing, completing shift end tally and reporting process.
• Lead and direct trainers in the training of operators through published training modules for all operator levels, and assure timely completion of training modules.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories, ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area following 6S standards. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 Years’ Experience In Leadership Role
• Some college or technical coursework desired
• Strong computer skills (Minimum above average ability in MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook, Access desired)
• Experience using SAP and ability to learn and use other software programs
• Possess good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Possess a positive professional attitude
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the Job profile and Medical Assessment requirements for the position

Skills and Competencies

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to do simple math equations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and percentages) and able to use calculator
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write & understand basic English and/or Spanish. Able to communicate effectively, positively interact with coworkers and management and deal effectively & professionally under pressure
• REASONING ABILITY: Job requires the use of established guidelines that are well defined or detailed with little or no choice of action
• Computer Skills: Ability to learn and use internal programs such as Insight, Maintenance Connection, etc.

Company Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.