Production Lead

Job Description

Job Overview:

In the Back-up Production lead role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the production Manager and the Management team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.
• Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.
• Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.
• Understand and enforce GMP practices.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals.
• Safety Management
• Communicate to fellow shift leads: quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift's Daily Production Report for accuracy.
• Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues relates to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Training of employees per VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
• Audit employees for adherence to VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.
• Must be able to make decisions regarding employee performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.
• Ability be able to read, write and speak English fluently (bi-lingual is a plus).
• Basic to proficient math and computer skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  
  

Competitive Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Greer, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: One location