Packaging Line Lead I - 1st Shift

INW: Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

AD&D and LTD Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

INW: Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness in Benicia, CA seeks a Packaging Line Lead I to supervise 9–15 operators on a busy production line. You will ensure timely packaging of powders, train temps, and coordinate line rotations.

You’ll also participate in quick changeovers, 5S, and safety programs to meet quality goals. The role requires flexibility for overtime and weekend work, with a $22.00 per hour pay rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and respond to guidance promptly.
• Ability to train line workers and direct daily work on the line.
• Capable of reading production paperwork to ensure product integrity.
• Ability to calculate yields and perform basic math related to production.
• Comfort with using small hand tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement.
• Collaborates well with teammates and contributes to a positive environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including daily overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct 9-15 packaging line workers on a single production line.
• Maintain production pace up to 16,000 units per shift.
• Manage temporary staff assigned to the line.
• Set rotation schedule by line function.
• Learn and operate coders, induction sealers, and shrink band applicators.
• Train workers to perform different positions per GMP and safety rules.
• Coordinate with maintenance to limit downtime and perform quick changeovers.
• Report equipment issues and track line performance in RedZone data.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, and safety sign-offs are completed for paperwork.
• Maintain 5S standards and participate in Kaizen for process improvements.

Skills

Active listening

Train line workers

Read production docs

Yield calculations

Use small hand tools

Attention to detail

Self motivated

Team player

Flexible schedule

Overtime & weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Coders

Induction sealers

Shrink band applicators

Job description

Job Details

Description

• Direct 9-15 packaging line workers/machine operators on single production line to fill, label, and package powders into jugs, bags, boxes, and packets. Maintain scheduled production pace, up to 16,000 units per shift.
• Manage work of temporary employees assigned to specific line.
• Set job rotation schedule by line function.
• Learn and operate production auxiliary equipment (coders, induction sealers, shrink band applicators).
• Train line workers to perform different assigned positions insuring adherence to GMP and safety work requirements.
• Maintain team coordination and cooperation to quickly respond to line bottlenecks.
• Respond to and research metal detector and x-ray machine kick-offs. Inform management of discovery of any foreign materials.
• Work with team and maintenance to perform quick changeovers and to limit downtime.
• Recognize and report equipment issues.
• Complete production paperwork including GMP and HACCP sign offs and calculation of yields.
• Maintain 5S standards for line set up, tool boxes and cleaning equipment.
• Work with manager, supervisors and production team to attain team and company goals.
• Help production team continuously improve on safety, product quality, cost, and delivery by leading team huddles in RedZone data review.
• Enter RedZone data, downtime codes by asset, verify data integrity and create actions as needed.
• Comply with employee training including SOPs, HACCP, GMP, job skill, safety, and improvement oriented training.
• Clean equipment and production area as scheduled and when necessary. Participate in scheduled deep clean and sanitization of production equipment.
• Understand and comply with GHS (global harmonized system) and practice safe chemical handling.
• Inspect for product quality and integrity by verifying correctness in packaging components and finished goods.
• Accurately document and verify partial counts and lot numbers of packaging materials and pallet count of finished goods.
• Coordinate/communicate work status with Batching and Material Handling crews.
• Ensure proper collection of production retains and line samples.
• Conduct 2-8 lot changeovers per shift.
• Participate in Kaizen teams to solve problems and develop solutions for continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and methods.
• Work safely, promote employee safety by example and compliance with safety programs. Support a culture of safety and teamwork in the department and throughout the company
• Be punctual to work and maintain good attendance.
• Required to work daily overtime and weekends as business demands necessitate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate

$ 22.00 per hour

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills

• Be able to listen, understand and respond well to direction.
• Ability to communicate with line workers to train and to direct daily work.
• Be able to read and complete production documentation to insure product integrity and to report labor utilization.
• Ability to calculate yield percentages and other basic math calculations.
• Be able to properly use small hand tools.
• Maintain high level of attention to detail.
• Be self driven and learn as much as possible.
• Work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
• Sustain a good work pace based on equipment driven speeds.
• Be self motivated.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule including daily overtime and weekends.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in directing the work of others preferred.

Reporting Relationships

The Packaging Line Lead I reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor and works with other Packaging Line Workers.

We Offer Generous Benefits Including

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
• Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match