Line Leader 2nd Shift

Avature; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assembly Line Leader to oversee production within its packaging plant. This role involves ensuring maximum productivity and quality while managing inventory and temporary staffing. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety and compliance, with the ability to motivate a diverse team to meet production goals. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of the production line.

Qualifications

• Experience in production line management and quality control.
• Ability to train and motivate temporary staffing service employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production flow and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Manage inventory control and maintain line cleanliness.

Skills

Production Oversight

Inventory Control

Troubleshooting

Team Motivation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Summary :

The Assembly Line Leader position is responsible for overseeing a production line within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and specifications.
• Set-up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram.
• Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift’s production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.
• Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order, and train them accordingly.
• Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor.
• Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals.
• Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions.
• Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system.
• Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for the safety on the line and for adhering to all safety rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training.
• Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.