Packaging Lead

• SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, a Line Lead oversees the operation of a production line following product specifications, complying with current manufacturing practices and corresponding company Standard Operating Procedures. Trains new workers, coaches and leads the work of current employees, to ensure adherence to safety procedures, policies, and regulations. Maintains sound communication with subordinates and other departments as needed. The Production Line Leader position is accountable for ensuring that production is executed in a timely manner and performs regular quality control assessments to produce excellent quality output, minimize delays and reach production goals.

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  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Enforce all safety procedures and General Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manufacture and pack products according to specifications
• Provides excellent training and guidance to subordinates
• Ensures the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated production line
• Keeps work area free of hazards
• Report all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance)
• Provide written report on workplace injuries(new)
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor, mechanics, and QC staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

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  COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to motivate others to meet expectations established by the organization
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to work without constant supervision
• General understanding of manufacturing procedures
• Must be able to receive, follow and provide directions.
• Basic computer skills desirable

• Make recommendations to improve methods
• Problem solving abilities
• Must show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment.

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  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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  WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job as mentioned above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, employee must be able to bend, reach, pull and lift to 40 pounds.
• POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
• This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day depending on shift assigned.

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  TRAVEL
  • No travel is expected for this position.

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  REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of working experience with a role of a lead in a manufacturing environment.

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  PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Bilingual is considered a plus.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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  ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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  WORK AUTHORIZATION
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

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  EEO STATEMENT

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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  OTHER DUTIES
  • Subject to change.

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  EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or member of the HR staff.