Plant Line Lead - 3rd Shift (Sticks & Squares)

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt in Stratham, NH is seeking a Production Line Lead to oversee an entire production line, drive productivity, and ensure product quality. You will assign daily duties, supervise line personnel, and address issues promptly while maintaining safety and TPM standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and basic computer proficiency. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food industry.
• 2 years of supervisory/lead experience, preferred.
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why/Fishbone) experience preferred.
• Leadership training preferred.
• Total Productive Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate line productivity by ensuring proper setup and changeovers.
• Lead and motivate line staff; provide training and direction as needed.
• Monitor procedures and controls; communicate issues to supervision.
• Communicate shift productivity standards to meet or exceed volume targets.
• Lead daily shift handover meetings and ensure material readiness for the line.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Mechanical skills

Root cause analysis

TPM knowledge

Second language

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree a plus

Tools

SAP

Integrated Control System

Ignition

Brady Link 360

ADP

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose

The individual in this position is responsible for running an entire production line, and ensuring line productivity meets department standards for volume and quality. This is accomplished by assigning daily duties, overseeing line personnel and ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Coordinate Line Productivity

• Ensure line personnel are effectively utilized at all times; to include set up and changeovers.
• Leads and motivates line staff to ensure optimal productivity and work quality; provide necessary training and direction to ensure proper completion of tasks.
• Directs and monitors to ensure proper procedures and controls are met and training issues are communicated to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicate shift productivity standards to line staff; to ensure volume standards are met or exceeded.
• Actively lead the daily shift handover meetings
• Verify that lines are supplied with necessary components to meet daily production schedule.
• Identify line issues using root cause analysis (5 Why and Fishbone) and communicate with supervision and maintenance personnel to maximize line efficiencies.

Ensure Quality & Safety Standards

• Responsible for inspecting finished products to ensure they meet production/quality standards; this may include a requirement to taste product as part of daily quality audits.
• Ensure all Lindt & Sprungli health and safety guidelines are followed; report issues in a timely and accurate manner to management.
• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks
• Follow all Lock Out Tag Out policies to ensure Line Lead safety and the safety of those working in the area.
• Oversee line staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed; address and/or escalation issues in a timely manner to management.
• By applying 5S methodologies, ensure work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Actively participate in TPM teams assisting in the implementation and expansion of Lean initiatives throughout the facility.

Administrative Duties

• Responsible for accurate record keeping and timely submission of documents manually and/or electronically using SAP, Integrated Control System, Ignition, Brady Link 360 system and ADP.
• Monitor attendance for assigned shift and report line capacity issues to supervision.
• In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.
• Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions.
• Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food industry, required
• 2 years supervisory/lead experience, preferred
• Route Cause Analysis (5 Why/Fishbone), preferred
• Leadership training, preferred
• Total Productive Maintenance experience, preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate solid operating knowledge of machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to identify line issues using Root Cause Analysis (5 Why and Fishbone) and communicate with Supervision and Maintenance to maximize line efficiencies
• Total Productive Maintenance knowledge
• Second language a plus

Education

• High school diploma
• Associate or bachelor's degree a plus

Other Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms
• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination
• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required
• Weekend work, as required

Total Rewards

Compensation Range: $18.24 - $23.70

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United State