Packaging Line Lead I - 1st Shift

INW Proform Laboratories; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (company paid)

AD&D and LTD Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

INW Proform Laboratories is seeking a Packaging Line Lead I in Benicia, CA to direct 9–15 line workers on a single production line, ensuring the fill, label, and packaging of powders meet GMP standards. You will train staff, coordinate with maintenance for fast changeovers, and uphold safety and quality throughout the shift.

The role reports to the Packaging Supervisor and requires a high school diploma with prior manufacturing or leadership experience. OT and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct 9–15 packaging line workers to fill, label, and package powders.
• Maintain scheduled production pace and up to 16,000 units per shift.
• Train line workers to perform different positions and ensure GMP/safety compliance.
• Respond to line bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance for quick changeovers.
• Inspect packaging components and finished goods for quality and integrity.

Skills

Line leadership

Team training

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience preferred

Experience directing others preferred

Tools

Small hand tools

Job 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.
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Resume Required

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