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PRODUCTION LINE LEAD

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Production Line Leader is responsible for providing daily production leadership and personnel guidance by overseeing the activities of a team production workers, operation of equipment, process monitoring, and scheduling/procedure adherence. Follow general safety rules, procedures, and regulations.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work to improve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency (SQDE) in the assigned area.

  • Ensure line operators are trained to SOPs on production equipment and processes.

  • Ensure line operators are adhering to standard operating procedures.

  • Work to engage line operators to continually improve safety, quality & delivery metrics for assigned area.

  • Drive team performance to achieve daily production.

  • Coordinate the daily activities of the production line.

  • Load line according to schedule and Production Manager instructions.

  • Place employees in the optimal position on the production line for efficiency and accuracy.

  • Communicate with Press Operator with specific reasons for the line downtime for accurate documentation.

  • Conduct quick follow-up meeting to inform line team of job specifics: bottle color, cap, artwork, packing instructions, and any special requirements.

  • Work with the Press Operator to correct any problems with bottle print.

  • Complete daily logs.

  • Exhibit leadership abilities and enforce rules and polices.

  • Spot defects and work to identify root cause.

  • Resolve personnel issues on the line.

  • Immediately escalate any abnormal conditions to Production Manager.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with employee evaluations.

  • Help other production lines meet deadlines.

  • Train others in this position’s duties and responsibilities.

  • Participate in training classes and actively seek professional development.

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

  • Education:

    • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience:

    • 2-3 years of production, manufacturing, or related field experience is required.

    • 1-2 years of experience in a Lead role.

  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong leadership qualities

  • Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Sound decision-making skills.

  • Familiarity of 5S policies and procedures and the impact of improved 5S.

  • Ability to identify issues quickly and implement solutions if deemed appropriate.

  • Possess effective time management skills.

  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints knowledgably and respectfully.

  • Good math, reading, and writing skills.

  • Basic computer skills (ability to navigate email, calendar, Excel, and online training).

  • Solid organizational skills.

  • Ability to multi-task.

 

Monday – Thursday | 6:30 am – 5:00 pm | $17 - $19 per hour

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