2nd Shift Production Team Lead

DeKalb Health; Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Smooth-On is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations, mentor 10+ operators, and ensure high-quality batches. The role emphasizes safety, training, and efficient throughput while coordinating with shift supervisors and the plant manager.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, strong communication, and forklift Experience, with a commitment to continuous improvement and a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Able to clearly communicate in a manufacturing setting.
• Operate as a crew lead for 10+ employees in a factory.
• Maintain safety, PPE and quality standards on all batches.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel for reporting.
• Know how to use SOAR, Smooth-On Master Form and Fork-It.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production in a safe, efficient manner.
• Train and mentor Operators, Wet Packers, Dry Packers.
• Coordinate with Supervisors and Plant Manager on priorities.
• Ensure batch sheets and labels are accurate and complete.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and enforce PPE usage.
• Drive continuous improvement and safety culture across shifts.

Skills

Clear communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Reliability & attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

SOAR

Smooth-On Master Form

Fork-It

Job description

• Job Category Production & Warehouse, Supervisor, Team Lead
• Industry Manufacturing, Production, Chemical Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Essential Job Functions

• Align with and embrace Smooth-On’s 4 Pillars: Civility, Accuracy, Safety and Productivity;
• Willing to work with others in team;
• Work with all employees, customers and vendors in a civil, professional and respectful manner at all times – verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
• Manage by creating an environment of mutual respect and empowerment.
• Set a positive example and be a good role model for employees.
• Consistently and safely manufacture batches of the highest quality.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Materials/Purchase Manager and Plant Manager on production priorities.
• Assign personnel and machinery to tasks and batches to achieve maximum throughput and productivity.
• Inspect batches and batch paperwork to ensure batches are executed by the instructions.
• Keep employees informed and know how to communicate with them to ensure tasks are understood.
• Seek self-improvement and encourage improvement of others. Be technically proficient. Know your job and have a solid familiarity with employees' tasks.
• Knowledge of product and packing configurations.
• Knowledge on the computer Programs Soar, Smooth-On Master Form, and Fork-It.
• Train new employees on:
  • The importance of working safely
  • Keeping a clean work environment
  • Individual job functions
  • How to use Soar and Smooth-On Master Form
  • How to create a batch sheet to pack out a job
  • How to print batch sheets, skid tags, and box labels
  • How to print labels for all FG products
• Train existing employees on:
  • New equipment
  • New procedures within production
• Operate pint capping/sealing machinery, can filler, and cartridge filler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Retrieve packaging components and dispense high quality products from drum or other containers into smaller containers by weight or volume that is attractive to the customer.
• Accurately follows and completes wet pack sheets according to packaging components, labels, product, weights and volume.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Empower Junior Operators and Wet Packers on new production processes.
• Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.
• Trained yearly in the handling (i.e. 90-day storage drum management, transporting, etc.) of hazardous waste drums.
• Trained in bulk receiving of raw materials and oversee transfer to bulk raw material tanks.
• Handle all finished good returns to be processed for rework or restocking.
• Be willing to work overtime as needed during the week and weekends.
• Actively giving feedback to employees on matters of performance and attitude.
• Active involvement in teams/committees.
• Actively giving feedback and working on project teams.
• Attend technical/developmental training at least 2x per year.
• Give and witness employee disciplinary actions.
• Material Handler for the shift.
• Continually practice safety procedures and policies to protect yourself, others and company owned property.
• Practice civility in all aspects of your job by actively listening, hearing and working together with co-workers, vendors and managers and by resolving issues respectfully and professionally in a civil manner.
• Comply with company rules, policies and procedures.
• Seek guidance from other Team Leaders or Managers before performing an unfamiliar task or assignment.
• Complete job tasks efficiently, timely and accurately according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), job aids and based on job function.
• Maintain work area (e.g., materials, stock areas, desks, floors, shelves, counters, etc.) in a safe, clean, organized, and efficient manner.
• Must show up for work on time and be willing to work occasional overtime as required (with adequate notice from management).
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, limited lateness or call outs.
• Willingness to learn other jobs.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to clearly communicate.
• Able to manage crew of 10+ employees.
• Good organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Possess an ability to multitask.
• Open to suggestions from employees.
• Strong proficiency in operating a forklift.
• Knowledge of SOAR.
• Familiar with raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Able to identify and handle Hazardous Materials.
• Able to prioritize and work independently.
• Able to solve problems.
• Fill out paperwork and reports neatly, accurately and completely.
• Strive to learn new equipment and processes.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Experience and Education

• Two (2) years successful experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; and,
• High school graduate or GED required; and,
• Previous experience in a chemical industry preferred; and,
• Moderate understanding of operating a computer; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Summary

The Production Team Lead is responsible to oversee daily operations in production area and Dry Pack to ensure that only the highest quality product is manufactured in a safe and efficient manner. Train, mentor and share job knowledge and skill sets to help and guide the development of Operators, Wet Packers, & Dry Packers while safely, accurately and efficiently down-pack liquid, paste, and powder products from bulk containers to finished goods unit containers. The Team Lead will be marked as the “Manager on Duty” if the Supervisor is out or unavailable. Cross-training and regular back-up for other departments including Packing, Buddy Rhodes and/or Shipping, depending on capability and proficiency.