Line Lead

CREMER North America, LP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CREMER North America, LP in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Bottling Line Lead to supervise production line activities. Responsibilities include leading daily production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and providing training to new operators.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical experience, and 3+ years in a similar role. Forklift experience preferred. This role requires flexibility to cover various shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical and manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production line responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety protocols.
• Provide on-the-job training for new operators.

Skills

Machine operating

Mechanical/manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Position-specific vocational education

Job description

Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, the Bottling Line Lead is responsible for leading the production line in daily responsibilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Position-specific vocational education/experience, training, or certification preferred.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• 3 or more years of machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical/manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Frequently lift up to 40 lbs. to work with equipment and product.
• Frequently performs repetitive reaching, grasping and lifting of product, materials and boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently required to understand and follow verbal communication.
• Frequently required to provide clear written communication.
• Wear personal safety equipment as required.
• Utilize cognitive abilities to effectively communicate with internal customers to understand requests.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently stand, walk, squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, bend or twist the neck and trunk.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS

• Skilled troubleshooting abilities.
• Solid understanding and application of basic math principles.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• General understanding of all machine areas on the production floor.
• Comply with all customers, regulatory, and quality requirements in the performance of all tasks as set forth in the company’s policies and procedures.
• Review/generate completed production documentation for quality requirements.
• Meet all stated timing deadlines for documentation.
• Perform and/or facilitate on the job training for new and developing operators.
• Act as liaison to coordinate production activity within department and with support groups as needed.
• Administrate completion of work by assigning work to team members on an as needed basis, with preference given to facilitating workflow as a team approach.
• Openly share and communicate all production priorities to team.
• Foster and promote an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Attend morning production meeting and report the daily pack-out/thru-put and downtime, delay issues (i.e. late truck arrivals, mechanical/equipment downtime, etc.).
• Provide weekly summary KPI data to management.
• Train all fellow team members in duties to act as backup during vacation/illness.
• Work in a manner to foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership ability and people skills.
• Must have work schedule flexibility to provide coverage to all shifts as needed.
• Complete all training assignments as required by operations to meet performance, safety and quality expectations.
• Perform cleaning, sanitizing, and all housekeeping duties as required.
• Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Participate in departmental reviews/updates current SOPs/WIs/Forms and writing of new SOPs/WIs/Forms.
• Participate in troubleshooting, efficiency and improvement activities, including corresponding documentation activities.
• Complete job tasks to meet department schedule.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment among employees to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Facilitate seamless shift transitions by providing clear and detailed handoff information to incoming shifts, ensuring continuity and efficiency in operations.
• Conduct thorough audits of return folders to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with documentation and quality standards.
• Develop and populate production schedules to optimize workflow and ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.
• Perform run verifications to ensure production processes meet quality standards and operational specifications.
• Conduct odor sampling to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
• Generate and manage the daily roster to ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective shift coverage.
• Implement and manage break strategies to ensure optimal production flow and minimize downtime during scheduled breaks.
• Conduct EASE and Centerline audits to evaluate and maintain process efficiency, quality control, and adherence to operational standards.
• Generate shift reports to document production metrics, operational issues, and team performance for effective communication and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all Site Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain hazardous waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as requested.

Cremer Training Required:

• The company’s written training program will be followed for this position.

Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct:

• Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation.
• Listen to our customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Respond quickly to customer concerns.
• Follow set guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety.
• Report any food safety, security, and/or quality issues to management or the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team to initiate action.
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities.
• Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers.
• Strive for continued improvement.
• Willing and eagerness to learn.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including childbirth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.