Production Lead I

VPET USA, LLC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with 5% employer contributions

Vacation and sick pay

Eight paid holidays

Basic life insurance 25K

Job summary

VPET USA, Inc. is seeking a Production Lead I to manage daily production operations in Greer, SC. You will oversee the Packer I, II and Material Handler I duties, forecast staffing, and ensure implementation of VPET's GMP and quality standards.

You will train staff, monitor safety, and coordinate communications with other departments to maintain a smooth production flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience in plastic bottle manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• GMP practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of production employees.
• Forecast, plan and adjust workforce to align with schedule.
• Ensure coverage for employee breaks and safety.
• Maintain quality in line with VPET policies and GMP.
• Communicate issues to shift leads and management.
• Train and audit employees per Quality Manual.
• Monitor metrics, reports and work orders.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GMP compliance

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Read/write English

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

In the Production lead I role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the production Manager and the Management team.

• Able to perform and be well versed in the Packer I, II and Material Handler I duties
• Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.
• Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.
• Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.
• Understand and enforce GMP practices.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals.
• Safety Management
• Communicate to fellow shift leads: quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift's Daily Production Report for accuracy.
• Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues relates to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Training of employees per VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
• Audit employees for adherence to VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
• Must be able to make decisions regarding employee performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.
• Ability be able to read, write and speak English fluently (bi-lingual is a plus).
• Basic to proficient math and computer skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Requires 90% of time standing and walking on the production floor.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and use team lift approach when needed
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes up to 5%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affiantive Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.