Production Lead

Inline Plastics Corp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Inline Plastics Corp. is seeking a Production Lead in Salt Lake City to provide leadership, coordinate daily activities, and assist with shift supervision as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to train operators. Duties include safety compliance, QC checks, and daily reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals) and metric system knowledge is a plus.
• Computer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and supervise assignments.
• Prepare and process reports and paperwork promptly.
• Maintain MDT knowledge for job scheduling and shift reports.
• Cover breaks and lunches as needed.
• Ensure QC inspections and proper operator checklists.
• Assist with operator and packer training as needed.
• Maintain consistent attendance and reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104,

Job Summary

The Production Lead provides leadership that fosters teamwork while coordinating daily activities; can perform the functions of Production Operator level 1, 2 & 3 positions; fills in for shift supervision as needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Operations

• Effectively coordinates and oversees day-to-day activities or work assignments as communicated by management or other established methods. Responsibilities may include problem solving; training employees; assigning, directing and checking work; addressing minor complaints and communicating information to management.
• Accurately prepares, inputs and processes various reports, paperwork or other administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Maintains expertise in Machine Data Transducer (MDT) for scheduling/deletion of jobs and completion of shift reports.
• Covers for breaks and lunch of the operators, if needed.
• Completes daily shift reports.
• Ensures operators are properly completing operator checklists.
• Ensures production operators and machine operators are properly performing QC line inspection requirements.
• Documents results of quality control testing to correct process and material issues.
• Assists with the training of operators or packers when needed.
• Must maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with the EHS Policy and applicable regulatory and company EHS rules and requirements.
• Prompt reporting of any unsafe conditions, practices, or environmental concerns to supervision. Resolving potential hazards swiftly, thereby ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Attend scheduled EHS trainings.
• Actively assist the organization in achieving or surpassing EHS goals. Identify areas for improvement in EHS practices and recommend enhancements to contribute to our commitment to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates safe work habits by adhering to general safety procedures, including correct techniques for lifting and bending, maintaining proper ergonomics, using equipment correctly, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety procedures, including the enforcement and discipline related to Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follows GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED). Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to take direction and understand written documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Ability to understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of metric system a plus.
• Computer experience a plus.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

Standing

Yes

Driving

N/A

Sitting

Yes

Bending

Yes

Lifting

Yes

Other

Stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling

Twisting

Yes

Other

Various weather conditions

Communication

Yes

Other

Repetitive motions

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status