2nd Shift Production Team Lead - 10% Shift Differential Offered!

2nd Shift Production Team Lead - 10% Shift Differential Offered!

SMOOTH ON INC - 3.6

Macungie, PA Job Details 7 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Employee relationship building English High school diploma or GED Full Job Description The Team Lead is responsible to oversee daily operations in production area to ensure that only the highest quality product is manufactured in a safe and efficient manner. Train, mentor and share job knowledge and skill sets to help and guide the development of Operators & Wet Packers while safely, accurately and efficiently down-pack liquid, paste, and powder products from bulk containers to finished goods unit containers. Also operate can, cartridge or tube filling equipment. The Team Lead will be marked as the "Manager on Duty" if the Supervisor is out or unavailable. Cross-training and regular back-up for other departments including Packing, Buddy Rhodes and/or Shipping, depending on capability and proficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

Work with all employees, customers and vendors in a civil, professional and respectful manner at all times - verbally, non-verbally and in writing. Manage by creating an environment of mutual respect and empowerment. Set a positive example and be a good role model for employees. Consistently and safely manufacture batches of the highest quality. Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE. Coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Materials/Purchase Manager and Plant Manager on production priorities. Assign personnel and machinery to tasks and batches to achieve maximum throughput and productivity. Inspect batches and batch paperwork to ensure batches are executed by the instructions. Keep employees informed and know how to communicate with them to ensure tasks are understood. Seek self-improvement and encourage improvement of others. Be technically proficient. Know your job and have a solid familiarity with employees' tasks.

Train new employees on:

1. The importance of working safely 2. Keeping a clean work environment 3. Individual job functions Train existing employees on: 1. New equipment 2. New batches 3. New procedures within production Operate pint capping/sealing machinery, can filler, cartridge filler and/or tub filling machines in a safe and efficient manner. Retrieve packaging components and dispense high quality products from drum or other container into smaller containers by weight or volume that is attractive to the customer. Accurately follows and completes wet pack sheets according to packaging components, labels, product, weights and volume. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Empower junior operators and wet packers on new production processes. Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools. Trained yearly in the handling (i.e. 90-day storage drum management, transporting, etc.) of hazardous waste drums. Trained in bulk receiving of raw materials and oversee transfer to bulk raw material tanks. Handle all finished good returns to be processed for rework or restocking. Be willing to work overtime as needed during the week and weekends. Actively giving feedback to employees of matters of performance and attitude. Active involvement in teams/committees. Actively giving feedback and working on project teams. Attend technical/developmental training at least 2x per year. Author detailed debriefs. Give and witness employee disciplinary actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to clearly communicate. Able to manage crew of 10+ employees. Good organizational skills. Great attention to detail. Possess an ability to multitask. Open to suggestions from employees. Strong proficiency in operating a forklift. Knowledge of SOAR. Familiar with raw materials and packaging supplies. Able to identify and handle Hazardous Materials. Able to prioritize and work independently. Able to solve problems. Fill out paperwork and reports neatly, accurately and completely. Strive to learn new equipment and processes. Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Experience and Education:

Two (2) years successful experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. High school graduate or GED required; must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Previous experience in a chemical industry preferred. Moderate understanding of operating a computer.