Line Leader (2nd Shift)

Crescent; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edwardsville seeks a Line Leader for the 2nd shift. The role involves overseeing production line processes, ensuring safety and quality standards, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma + 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret documents and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production line meets daily customer demand and production schedule.
• Train production line staff and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues affecting delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Pack Manager

Kronos

EDI (SAP)

Job description

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Position Summary

Crescent Line Leaders are responsible for the production line manufacturing processes and people to ensure processes meet / comply with applicable Safety, Quality, Regulatory & Customer standards and Productivity requirements.

Responsibilities

Line Leads are responsible for ensuring that the production assembly line is actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule. The Line Lead provides effective training to the line staff and ensures safety and quality standards are maintained at all times. The Line Lead is responsible for the line assembly of products by using hand and tools / equipment, fixtures, work instructions and specifications to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble Finished Good Production in a Regulated cGMP Environment. The Line Leader processes will operate as outlined in the Crescent Way- 3 P’s:

• Purpose
• Process
• People

While Building On Our Culture Of

• Doing it Right
• Doing it Safe
• Doing it Well

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Safety

• Read and understand Doing it Safe. Ensure production line is properly set up and operates safely.
• Ensure every line worker understands respective safety requirements (PPE).
• Participate and promote Safety Observations – do not walk by any unsafe act or behavior.
• Operate a clean and organized line.

People

• Recognize and motivate talented line workers to become fulltime members of the Crescent team.
• Train the production line people and monitor their performance, adjusting their task and position on the line, to maximize the production line workflow.
• Work closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.

Productivity

• Work with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
• Plan and schedule each hour of the shift to maximize output.
• Line leaders give instructions to assembly line workers to ensure each member is aware of expectations and has necessary tools.
• Verify, manage and reconcile inventory consumption usage and remaining balance.
• Collaborate with the production lead / supervisor to resolve issues affecting on-time delivery.
• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cell.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor.
• Proactively stage the daily workflow and line changeovers.

Quality

• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure procedures are followed and meet all specifications & requirements.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ensure traceability of all materials (lot / exp date).
• Follow documented policies and procedures as per the company’s Quality System.
• Complete required documentation relating to business or Regulatory requirements.
• Minimize deviations and nonconformances.
• Sustain and drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work.
• Data Integrity:
  • Accurately track all products and materials from staging to finished production in Pack Manager and ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
  • Complete required documentation and administrative tasks related to the production line.

Customer Value

• Complete paperwork and administrative tasks related to the production line, including updating records and noting issues.
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Production Supervisor.

Financial

• Operate within staffing requirements for each order.
• Seek to remove sources of waste on the production line.

Cultural Competencies

Do It Right

Doing what is right for our customers, company, and People. Continually improving quality and monitoring key ingredients impacting quality. Ensures we are a Premier Service Provider.

• Identify change opportunities and champion continuous improvement.
• Follow up to ensure quality tasks are completed.

Do It Safe

Providing a safe environment, supporting our people to reach their potential, assessing and controlling risks, fostering a diverse environment where everyone can succeed.

• Adequate communication skills.
• Patience, assertiveness, conflict resolution skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset.

Do It Well

Optimizing resources to perform tasks efficiently, fostering pride in our ability to do it well.

• Systematic trainer and developer of people.
• Ability to create or follow structures.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Fast-paced environment requiring adherence to guidelines, routines, and teamwork. Ability to monitor and adjust as needed.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, & Capability

• Ability to read instructions, perform basic math, understand percentages.
• Self-driven, good communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Embrace change and seek waste elimination opportunities.
• Understand how information relates to production efficiency.

Systems Usage

• Pack Manager
• Kronos
• EDI (SAP)

Performance Metrics and Trends

• Safety, Quality, Data Entry Errors, Efficiency, Optimization, Certification.

Qualifications

High school diploma + 2 years related experience or equivalent. Ability to interpret documents, experience with MS Office, effective communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience, cGMP manufacturing, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement.

Success Indicators

• Operate a safe line, meet productivity and quality targets, develop a motivated team.

Legal Acknowledgments

• At least 18 years old, able to perform essential functions, authorized to work in the US.

Pay Range

$20 USD