Description

At Polysciences, we take chemistry beyond the ordinary. We produce and sell specialty chemicals for several industries including medical devices, academic research and personal care. We need driven, detail-oriented team players to support our growing operations and customer base. The success of our business is because of the talented people working here.

We are looking for a Line Lead in our Contract Manufacturing & Packaging department. This position is working Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days, from 6:00 am-4:30 pm. We are located in Warrington, PA (Bucks County). This is a regular, full-time position with benefits.

The Line Lead is responsible for the filling, capping, labeling, inspecting, packaging and cleaning activities assigned to their work area. The Line Lead works with, and directs, their team to ensure production is completed in the safest and most efficient way possible.

Expectations:

• Follow all company safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times – without compromise.

• Follow all area and process procedures.

• Abide by the Polysciences attendance policy and require no attendance corrective actions.

• Treat each other with respect, work as a team

• Optimistic with a ‘yes we can attitude’ offering ideas & suggestions,

• Attention to detail to deliver consistent quality and quantity of work from themselves and their team

• Keep themselves, and their team, busy during down time

• Communicate issues, concerns, & needs to the production supervisor

• Has the ability to work multiple lines and multiple positions on those lines, while ensuring their team can do the same.

• Make minor equipment adjustments • Ability to read, follow, & complete batch records according to GDP rules and ISO 13485 standards

• Oversees production lines with responsibility to:

a. Inspect and verify components prior to line start-up

b. Communicates to workers product details and finished product specifications

c. Assign workers to line positions and give instructions

d. Monitor line flow and adjust worker speed to keep flow consistent

e. Assign other work or send workers to other lines During downtime

f. Check inspect finished product, take accurate weights, & update run numbers at set intervals

g. Complete paperwork according to GDP

h. Communicate line clean up assignments

i. Verify line clearance after line has been cleaned

•Train new Packagers

Qualifications you will need

Physical Demands:

Minimal: Kneeling, crawling, climbing, fine manipulation

Occasional: Sitting, walking, forward bending, pinching

Frequent: Standing, squatting, balancing

Constant: Reaching, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, simple grasp, firm grasp

Education and Skills Needed:

• HS diploma or the equivalent

• Must be able to read and understand associated packaging and manufacturing document

• Comfortable giving others work instructions and work corrections

• Perform simple math like counting, addition, subtraction, and using a calculator

• Organize work area to ensure that it is neat, clean, and holds accurate inventory

• Utilize tools such as scales, torque testers, particle counters, and other various pieces of equipment

• Must be able to work overtime activities to support business needs

We’ve got great employees who work hard but like to have a bit of fun. We don’t have the bureaucracy, acronyms, corporate speak, etc. like mega corporations, and we like it that way. We are serious about business and enthusiastic about our work environment!

We offer benefits that can compete with large companies. We offer affordable benefits – so you can afford the appointment and the cure! We have four healthcare plans; a comprehensive dental plan that includes orthodontia; a flexible spending account; basic and supplemental life insurance plans; short-term and long-term disability; a 401(k) with a healthy employer match; an Employee Assistance Program; auto and homeowners discounted plans; long-term care insurance at group rates; college savings plan; paid time off; a credit union; discounted tickets to the area’s activities (including Broadway shows) and half off our bath and body products. 

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship. 

Polysciences, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.