Manufacturing Line Lead - Pour End - Second Shift

Alene Candles; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alene Candles LLC is seeking a Pour End Line Lead to oversee daily pour end operations, lead and develop production staff, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, support equipment setups, and contribute to continuous improvement and 5S initiatives on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on teamwork and delivering daily line goals.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to understand quality control methods.
• Ability to use various machines and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pour end operations and ensure line efficiency.
• Lead and develop production employees, promoting safety and quality.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and performance tracking.
• Support equipment setups and downtime monitoring with leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives on the line.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ShopVue

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our team as a Pour End Line Lead, where you will oversee daily pour end operations, lead and develop production employees, and help drive safety, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you will coordinate staffing and training, monitor production performance, support equipment setups, track downtime, and partner with leadership to keep schedules on track. You will also play a key role in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives while fostering a positive, respectful team culture. If you enjoy leading by example and making a direct impact on production success, we would love to hear from you!

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC and Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the worlds most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, weve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing.

The Hours

A Pour End Lead works Monday - Thursday, 1:15pm - 11:15pm, although that can change slightly depending on the needs of the business. During our busy season we anticipate there being some Overtime available. Busy season is happening now and we anticipate it running through October. The final two weeks of the year, we are shut down for the holidays and inventory. During this time we cannot guarantee full time hours for our employees.

The Pay

The Pour End Line Lead position pays $24.00/hour. Please note this includes your $1.00/hour shift differential for working 2nd shift. In addition, we are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus, split into two payments. The first payment of $1,000 will be included in your first paycheck, and the final $1,000 payment will be paid in your first check after completing 90 days of service.

The Location

We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This position is onsite.

Additional Job Details

• Follows and complies with all safety rules and regulations. Maintains individual work area/equipment in a neat, orderly manner. Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment/ tooling, defective materials and unusual conditions to material lead or supervisor.
• Follow 5s guidelines
• Maintain clean work environment (Production Floor)
• Report all unsafe work areas
• Clear all lines of obstacles and trash
• Expectations are to constantly be observing and promote changes, improvements and sustain.
• Take daily attendance for Zone and provide Assistant Supervisor with any inaccuracies.
• Verify all employees have logged into ShopVue.
• Start shop orders in ShopVue.
• Report all scrap in ShopVue for each shop order.
• Performs activities of candle maker when assigned to assist or relieve on an individual basis to avoid shutdown.
• Ability to take weights and enter information accurately into weights database.
• Make necessary valve adjustments when required to ensure quality is to job standards.
• Working with the Pour Technician to set up machines and equipment; communicate with Pour Technician to assure lines are in perfect operating condition.
• Maximize line efficiency with minimal direction.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to read / understand Manufacturing Assembly Process as well as deviations if necessary.
• Ability to organize and monitor workflow while achieving quality, efficiency and daily goals.
• Resolve personnel issues on-line
• Identify solutions
• Recommend actions
• Report issues to Assistant Supervisor
• Ability to lead and direct all production line operators.
• Flexibility to run ALL lines as required.
• Use of all hand tools as needed.
• Ability to utilize hand jack when necessary.
• Knowledge of wax types and characteristics.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and implement solutions as needed.
• Spot defects and identify root cause
• Coordinate corrective action with minimal supervision
• Work well with multiple departments.
• Compliance with all safety regulations.
• Compliance with quality control methods.
• Ensure all people throughout line are rotated systematically for cross training purposes as well as safety and ergonomic reasons.
• Knowledge and ability to operate various machines.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues to maintenance and supervisors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to deliver valuable teamwork.
• Ensures that assigned line meets daily goals, safety requirements and follows quality standards.

Education Required

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

Range Of Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Previous lead or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to understand quality control methods.
• Ability to use various machines and practical skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the products manufactured in the factory.
• Good communication skills to deliver valuable teamwork.
• Able to follow and execute instructions.
• Accurate, patient, careful, responsible, and quick and alert.
• Microsoft office (0-1year)

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear, and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb, or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, strong aromas, and near heat lamps. The employee is occasionally exposed airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (hearing protection is offered).

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(