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Summit Packaging Solutions
Line Leader- 1st shift
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$39,479 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Line Leader is responsible for ensuring that the production line is actively engaged to meet or exceed safety, quality, production, and daily customer demand metrics in a production environment. In this role, the incumbent will drive continuous improvement across key business objectives and provide training to the line cell.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Acts as front line for direction, instruction, and training of staff.
- Works in coordination with Production Supervisors and other Line Leaders to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy/contract adherence.
- Ensures the build quality and product usage are correct to meet productivity and financial metrics.
- Communicates and trains the assembly process using the batch production record
- Uses basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the line.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate production functions.
- Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
- Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2-5 years Warehouse Experience
- Must have a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing
- Previous management in a production environment
- Strong math skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time-restricted environment
- General Professional Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Bilingual a plus)
- Adhere to company safety standards
- Able to work in teams and communicate clearly with managers and other team members
- Attentive to detail, organized, and passionate!
- Takes pride in doing good work, and has a positive attitude.
COMPETENCIES
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Solid understanding of foundational safety programs in a manufacturing and warehousing environment. Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.