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Shift Lead Technician - 3rd Shift

Opella
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About The Job

As a Shift Lead you are a strong performing and committed Technician that will have responsibility to lead other technicians/equipment owners on your shift team. You will have responsibility and autonomy for ensuring the team delivers the QDCI results necessary to achieve the business needs. You and your team will accomplish this through rigorous application of the site’s HSE, Quality, AM and SMS standards, strong collaboration, and excellent communication. You will be a key part of our continuous journey to grow and to build the benchmark manufacturing culture. You will be a “working” leader with continued expectation to operate equipment on the line or in the area.

Main Responsibilities

  • Role model servant leadership, empowerment, engagement, ownership, commitment, safety, and quality
  • Support execution of personnel systems to grow capability of team (skill matrices, IDP’s, performance discussions, compliance training, etc.)
  • Flow to the work as needed in order meet business needs
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, interact with other organizations, operating teams, and department leadership
  • Lead Level 1 QDCI
  • Lead team in execution of AM and SMS standards (CIL, Centerlines, PM’s, etc.)
  • Perform process confirmations against execution of standards
  • Lead team to deliver on all QDCI results
  • Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with HSE and Quality standards
  • Drive breakthrough results in overall OEE performance

About You

  • Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
  • Technical Competencies: You should be proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.
  • Physical Ability: You must be capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
  • Special Requirements: You are required to comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.
  • Pre-employment Testing: You need to complete the required pre-employment testing.
  • Desired Qualifications: Additional qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, and familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable.

Why Us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The Hourly Range For This Position Is

$26.17 - $ 34.89

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.

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Salary : $26 - $35

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