Team Leader III Certified - B Shift

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Team Leader III - Certified for our First Quality Retail Services facility located in Lewistown.  This position will be responsible for assist with leading a production shift and promote teamwork to ensure safety, quality, customer service, production, housekeeping and record keeping standards are maintained at all times. Must possess a sense of ownership/responsibility and the ability to influence changes.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Maintains quality standards for the product being produced.
• Keeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all times.
• Operates machines competently and productively.
• Fill in for Lead Operator, Process Specialist, or Supervisor as needed.
• Troubleshoots problems and performs minor adjustments to the machine.
• Properly trains Machine Operators, new Lead Operators, and other employees as required.
• Performs quality checks as required.
• Examines defects and scrap causes and whenever possible take appropriate corrective action; analyze and record production delays on downtime report.
• Works closely with the Supervisor on their shift to ensure all reporting, attendance, and other duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists maintenance personnel as needed.
• Properly completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Manages line through team approach principals and developing effective, self-sustaining work teams.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of trade school or college preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete Lead Operator I, II, and III criteria in a pre-determined time period.
• Extensive knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

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