Job Title: Production Line Lead

Department: Custom Packaging

Reports To: Distribution Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st-Shift 6:30a-3:00pm Monday-Friday with OT if needed

Pay rate: $18.00

Purpose of Position

Ensure that daily assigned Value Added work order(s) meet productivity goals, quality requirements and customer expectations.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities
• Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success

Company Expectations

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety

Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency

• The ability to provide work direction and to motivate work force to achieve daily goals.
• The ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading and writing skills.
• The ability to perform basic mechanical functions.

Position Expectations

Productivity:

• Meet established hourly production standards and escalate all production issues per SOP.
• Review and understand the customer’s work instructions prior to working on any assigned orders.
• If applicable, keep visual goal chart updated hourly.
• Understand all procedures for operating machines

Quality:

• Ensure and document that product is packed correctly and that it meets the customers requirements (product placement, labeling, packaging materials, date code, film quality and placement, overall appearance of finished product) at the beginning of each shift, new production runs, and every hour.

Documentation

• Accurately complete associated paperwork (including customer required documentation), Production Report, Production Audit, Value Add Inspection form and submitted at end of shift.

Initiative:

• Immediately report any issue relating to personnel, productivity, equipment, and/or quality to your supervisor / manager.
• Make recommendations to improve efficiency in the daily processes.

Safety:

• Understand all procedures for operating machines
• Report all incidents/accidents or unsafe acts immediately to your supervisor/ manager.
• Promote safety awareness with your teammates and provide safety suggestions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all safety guards are in place on all equipment.
• Ensure all safety policies, practices and SOPs are being followed.

These expectations are meant to be a guide and may be changed at any time at the discretion of Allen Distribution.