Packaging Zone Lead

Highline Warren, LLC; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highline Warren, LLC is seeking a Packaging Zone Leader to guide production members on high-speed packaging lines, maintain quality and documentation, and support supervisors as needed. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Greensboro, NC.

The position requires experience in packaging operations, familiarity with lean practices, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team leadership.

Formación

• Experience in high speed packaging, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead production members on safe, high speed packaging lines.
• Perform process audits and inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and company standards.
• Work with the shift supervisor on prioritizing and implementing improvements to the packaging line.
• Develop and write standard operating procedures for the zone’s processes and procedures.
• Assist team members in solving problems and motivate the team to achieve goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Ensure quality control testing and documentation are performed and nonconforming product is handled per policy.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas, machines and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity.

Conocimientos

Math skills

PC proficiency

Spreadsheets

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Descripción del empleo

The Packaging Zone Leader is responsible for leading production members in the safe and successful operation of high speed packaging lines, maintaining production standards, product quality & documentation, and assisting supervisors as needed.

Essential Functions

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Perform process audits and inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and company standards.
• Work with the shift supervisor on prioritizing and implementing improvements to the packaging line.
• Work with team members on defining and writing of standard operating procedures related to the zone’s standard operating processes and procedures.
• Assist team members in solving work problems and suggest plans to motivate team to achieve work goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Work efficiently, under direction, in all areas of the packaging lines, including case packing, dump tables, labeling, and inspecting.
• Locate materials and equipment and follow established procedures for packaging line startups shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Perform required quality control testing, recording, and charting procedures on any and all packaging lines, ensuring that nonconforming product Is handled according to company policy and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Continually evaluate processes, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness. Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead team in continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to established company values practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Marginal Functions

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use spreadsheets and reporting software effectively.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

Minimum Experience, Education, And Certifications

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Experience in high speed packaging, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices is highly desirable.