Manufacturing Lead - Requiring two-piece hardshell encapsulation experience (ON-SITE)

Manufacturing Lead - Requiring two-piece hardshell encapsulation experience (ON-SITE)

Manufacturing Lead is responsible for operating and maintaining encapsulation machinery to ensure efficient production of high-quality products.

If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to a growing team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Operate encapsulation machinery competently, both independently and within a team environment.

• Set up, operate, disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment according to SOPs.

• Examine materials, ingredients, and products visually or manually to ensure conformance with SOPs and compliance with standards.

• Record entries of each step upon completion and maintain the Batch Production Record at all times.

• Perform minor troubleshooting on equipment and process-related issues and repairs.

• Conduct in-process checks, such as average weight and individual capsule weight.

• Verify calibration status of weighing scales and inform the Manufacturing Manager if out of date.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the Encapsulation Room.

• Inspect Capsules for physical defects (dents, splits, holes) throughout the compression run. Also, check for color variation in the fill material.

• Maintain online documentation in all encapsulation operations, including the Encapsulation Machine, Capsule Polisher, and Metal Detector.

• Check and review batch records for accuracy.

• Identify and segregate rejected blends and capsules from good capsules.

• Inform the Manufacturing Manager of any issues during the encapsulation process, including abnormal machine operation.

• Document encapsulation process information as per SOP.

• Charge the encapsulation machine with empty capsules and blend, then transfer polished and metal-detected capsules into drums.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required, with 6-12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have two-piece hardshell capsule Manufacturing Experience

• Basic computer skills required.

• Strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and both verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

• Strong work ethic, including punctuality, dependability, and trustworthiness.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and to write professional correspondences as needed.

• Effective presentation skills for one-on-one and small group settings; able to communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Physical requirements: ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch, crawl, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to distinguish colors.

• Compliance with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies; required PPE will be provided and must be worn to ensure safe working conditions.

• Must pass any required examinations necessary for essential job functions.

Working hours & Benefits:

• Working hours: full-time from 8:00 AM till 4:30 PM (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break), Monday to Friday.

• Two weeks of paid vacation a year.

• National days off.

• Comprehensive health insurance provided.

• 401(k) plan eligibility after 1 year of employment.

• Bonuses based on performance.

• Relocation assistance available.

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour, depending on candidate experience.

About PRONTO FULFILLMENT LLC

Pronto Fulfillment LLC specializes in manufacturing and packaging dietary supplements. We are dedicated t