Production Team Lead - 3rd shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and productivity on designated equipment. Directs activities of other team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions.
Help complete JSA’s and training documents as needed.
Understanding of all current plant policies and procedures.
Coordinate and complete Preventive Maintenance activities within the PM schedule on designated equipment
Work with Supervisors to schedule appropriate people at the line and fill in for those scheduling vacation requests.
Potential Responsibility for maintaining Kronos time records.
Ensure all compliance wire activities are completed in the required time frames.
Coordinate and prioritize tasks for the team
Will order all material necessary to manufacture and package the appropriate product
Will load and change raw materials
Must maintain the proper levels of hotmelt, polymer and fragrance as applicable to the machine.
Will clean the machine and the immediate area as well as keep equipment and materials neat and orderly and in their proper place
Will perform and document quality and processing audits
Will initiate, maintain and complete all required paperwork for this position
Will update BPCS with production and downtime data as required
Will be required to conduct inspections such as unlabeled containers and guarding, quality controls, cycle counts, etc.
Must meet production and quality standards on a consistent basis

Coordinate critical machine change overs.
Provide feedback to the leadership on the performance of other team members.
Recommends repair adjustment and preventative maintenance methods for equipment.
Identify items that need to be repaired, time needed to repair and help schedule planned maintenance.
Provides technical support for the Production line.
Ability to be self-directed and able to apply initiative and judgment without supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot high-speed equipment which requires a logical cause and an effective approach.
Involved in machine modifications as required by the department.
Must be able to train and assist in team member development.
Must be able to organize and manage teams work times and breaks to create a cohesive environment and optimize the lines performance.
Must be able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. of various sizes and shapes.
Must be capable of pushing up to 200 lbs. on a cart.
Must be able to climb on ladders or other authorized equipment for maintaining, repairing, replacing or installing equipment.
Must be licensed or willing to be licensed in operating a forklift for the purpose of moving equipment and heavy parts.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE :
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all departments and associates.
Must have flexibility to accept additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
Must be capable of standing or walking for extended periods of time.
Must be able to climb on ladders or other authorized equipment.
Required to stoop, bend and reach constantly.
Must be willing to work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary for business needs.
Willingness to travel since some travel may be required for training purposes.