Packaging Line Lead

Position Type Full-time   Location Type On-Site   Description

Responsible for supervising packaging production including labeling, packaging, and kitting of products on assigned line and verification of pre- and post-op activities and CCP’s. Will assist in managing staff during sanitation activities. High paced job with attention to achieving standard productivity metrics.

 

 

Essential Functions/Job Duties: 

• At shift exchange, communicate with incoming Line Lead all details including finished and unfinished work, any problems that happened, any missing tools, any safety issues, or any other relevant information
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• Verification of Pre-operation (Pre-ops) activities so production can begin.
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• Verification of Post-Operation (Post-Op) activities during product changeover and/or shift change.
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• Collection of samples to be sent for third party analysis per specific internal and/or customer requirements.
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• Verification of in-process Critical Control Points (CCP’s), metal detection.
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• Ability to report any failures on H-122 Deviation Form and stop the line until it is brought back into specification.
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• Be able to communicate effectively with management about any problems with the line that might affect food safety.
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• Ensure the safety of all employees
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• Follow Work schedule/work orders
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• Check lot numbers
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• Check materials/bags, boxes, and Verify labels
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• Calibrate the scale
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• Operate the combi-scale
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• Track product waste and downtime
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• Manage a team of four or five employees
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• Make sure the line is running and on a continuous flow
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• Report any equipment breakdown, accident, or injury
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• Always communicate with the Area Lead
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• Responsible for counseling, coaching, and teaching team members
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• Ensure the entire team knows and understands their duties and job
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• Make SQF (Safe Quality Food) Standard and Lean thinking daily habits
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• Document all information needed for future reference
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• Attends necessary leadership meetings
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• Maintains excellent communication and relationships with other employees to foster team effort
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• Learn the duties of the Packaging area lead and be a backup as needed
• Support the X3 Specialist with the materials ready to be returned to the PSTAGE area, properly placed in clean pallets and/or correctly identified boxes 
• Additional duties may be assigned and/or required

 

Personal Qualifications:

 

• Must be a self-motivated person who can work with minimum supervision.
• Must be a well-organized person who can work within deadlines and is a team player.
• Must be able to delegate, follow-up, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to adhere to schedule work hours
• Maintain proper hygiene
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions in English

 

Education Requirements: 

• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
• Above average mathematical aptitudes are preferred
• Computer experience is preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 55 pounds regularly
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
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