Packaging Team Lead

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to promote safety and lead production teams in a fast-paced environment. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, mentor workers, and drive key performance indicators like OEE and on-time changeovers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years of equivalent experience) and solid English communication. Knowledge of JD Edwards is a plus, with a strong focus on GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required or 5 years of equivalent work history.
• Strong English reading and writing skills for instruction and record keeping.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety and participate in daily safety meetings.
• Lead others, troubleshoot production issues, and meet KPIs for OEE and changeovers.
• Train team members to be cross‑trained on equipment and processes.
• Coordinate equipment changeovers and assign work tasks.
• Ensure audit readiness and maintain GMP compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Team leadership

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose - that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Day Shift 5

Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of safety within the team ensuring all members participate in BBS/MDSE program and attend the monthly departmental safety meetings, as well as properly use required PPE.
• Effectively lead others, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and has the technical knowledge to troubleshoot production matters related to quality and/or operational issues while meeting deadlines.
• Train mentors and develop team members to enable an agile workforce that is cross-trained on multiple pieces of equipment/processes and functions.
• Lead team to meet or exceed daily shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the areas of Operations Equipment Efficiencies (OEE), schedule adherence, and changeovers.
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, identifies key losses to improve throughput and yield.
• Assist in driving root cause problem-solving with urgency and ensure team uses AM tools such as finding and fixing defects, completion of Clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL), and focus on Rapid Change Over (RCO) reductions.
• Facilitate and troubleshoot technical problems to overcome routine manufacturing equipment issues for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that respective areas and departments are audit ready at any time by utilizing departmental GMP audit scores to effectively improve ratings.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating equipment changeover, work assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or GED required or 5 years of equivalent work history.
• Certification: None
• Experience: Min 2 years’ work experience of increasing responsibility required manufacturing experience in a similar industry preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead delivery of required results in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost each shift.
• Proficient English ability; required to read/understand written instructions, manuals, and other information; to maintain a variety of written records, and train, employees in a complex process of operating procedures and manufacturing instructions.
• Basic knowledge of the JD Edwards Enterprise One system or other required systems in order to assist in the close out of work orders.
• Utilizes calculator and or computer to perform routine mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, division, percentages) and maintain various production and cleaning logs in addition to proper record keeping.
• Knowledge of cGMP's, basic safety practices in an industrial environment, and familiarity with production goals and setting performance objectives.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand/walk for most of the work shift. Perform duties that require constant visual attention to manufacturing process.
• Occasionally push/pull boxes/containers weighing from 30 up to 500 pounds utilizing powered industrial trucks or other lifting devices.
• Manual dexterity required to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment/boxes using a variety of hand tools.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, lifting, keyboarding, squatting and grasping.
• This list in not intended to be all inclusive.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist - you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team - to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being - as well as peace of mind. These rewards - plus our new recognition program - ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $46,000.00 - $76,000.00.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment.

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity, to meet the needs of our business. Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.

Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

DISCLOSURE: Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.

More than 50 years ago, our founders aimed to improve health & wellness by focusing on the basics-good nutrition and essential vitamins & minerals. Since that day, we’ve become a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers alike. Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority.

Guiding us on our journey are our core beliefs. Simply put, we believe energy and vitality fuel the pursuit of happiness. We believe our world of plenty is creating a poverty of health, but good health should be within reach for all. We also believe in achieving good health through the power of complete nutrition-not quick fixes and that you can't have trust without truth.

Culture isn't something that's easily explained, but you know it when you feel it. And at Pharmavite, we like our people to feel supported.

PRO-GROWTH

You deserve opportunities to excel and grow professionally, no matter what role you play at Pharmavite. So we offer training and development opportunities to help you pursue your goals.

FULLY DIVERSE

Everyone has a different view of the world, and we love that. Having a workplace where everyone is heard is key to good collaboration and meaningful participation.

HEALTH-MINDED

Health isn't something we deliver only to customers. Our employees and their families are on the receiving end too, through wellness programs that help us practice what we preach.