Production Team Lead- Packaging (Swing Shift)

Nature's Way; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine seeks a swing shift packaging supervisor to provide leadership on technical, quality and safety matters. You will work alongside the shop floor team and drive maintenance, cost control and customer service goals.

To succeed you should have manufacturing leadership experience, deep GMP/SOP knowledge, and strong communication to motivate and guide cross-shift teams. Overtime may be required to complete critical projects.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing leadership required; leads with focus on safety, quality and maintenance.
• Experience with GMPs, SOPs, and batch records.
• Strong communication and motivational abilities.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Willing to work overtime and lead multiple packaging lines.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, communicates and leads department priorities and company goals.
• Ensures GMP and SOP guidelines are followed by the team.
• Promotes a safety and quality first work environment.
• Ensures PPE is available and properly used.
• Motivates the team and builds unity across all shifts.
• Leads on quality and technical aspects of all packaging lines.
• Drills to root causes and coordinates with Quality Assurance.
• Maintains a positive work environment as part of daily operations.
• Operates material handling equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Process Experience

Team Leadership

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Computer Skills

Waste Reduction

Overtime Flexibility

Job description

Swing Shift Schedule: Monday thru Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am with Friday Overtime as needed

Provide effective leadership for packaging areas regarding technical, quality and safety expertise. Expectation is to work side by side with team on shop floor. Is responsible for Quality, Safety, and Maintenance of all swing shift production. Has skill set to lead the team in all aspects of Cost and Customer Service. Has the ability to resolve conflict in a timely and positive manner. Leads team huddles to discuss production goals and company initiatives. Proactively works to apply continuous improvement attitude.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, communicates and leads out in priorities of department and company
• Ensures team follows all GMP and SOP guidelines
• Creates and atmosphere that Safety and Quality are always priority
• Ensures proper PPE is available and followed
• Motivates and leads the team. Creates team unity among all shifts
• Expert in quality and technical aspects of all packaging lines
• Has the skill to drill to root cause of issues and coordinates concerns with Quality Assurance
• Works as a team to maintain a positive work environment
• Expert knowledge of computer processes and all applicable technical aspects
• Completes accurately all applicable documentation
• Operates material handling equipment
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Leadership and Process Experience
• Familiarity with products and manufacturing procedures in Material Prep, Processing and Packaging
• Knowledge of Batch Record narratives and proper procedures
• Expert in SOPs and GMPs
• Skill in leading a team
• Effective communication and motivational abilities
• Skilled in reduction of waste and root cause analysis
• General computer and math skills
• Leads and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Must be able to positively influence coworkers, peers, and management
• Ability to coordinate with all areas to allow weekly production schedules to be met
• Communication is a key ability both verbal and written
• Must be a self motivated employee with the ability to lead a team
• Must be willing to work overtime to complete projects that cannot be left unfinished
• The position requires flexibility to run and lead all packaging lines

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.