Title:  Production Team Lead - 12-Hour Shifts

Job Summary

Assists the Production Supervisor in the daily operations of the Direct Labor Department. Coordinates all activities of the weekend workforce. In addition, this position requires performing all essential duties for all direct labor positions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take over information at shift change, using Excel to prepare shift change papers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks on molding and finishing equipment, as directed.
• Utilize Intouch for production scheduling, tracking, and capturing data.
• Prepare production shop packets and labels. Review completed shop packets for accuracy.
• Issue non-conforming material reports when defective lining material, bags, etc. are found.
• Basic use of SAP: checking inventory balances, locating products and materials.
• Responsible for Central Stores activities, as needed.
• Conditional Release Procedure - S.O.I. 13.3.2.
• Maintain a routine presence on the production floor to monitor and support all activities.
• Give breaks, as required.
• Work on special projects, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Monitor alarm systems for the facility and facilitate emergency response activities, as designated.
• Accident response, reporting, and investigation.
• Ensure policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed. Report and document incidents.
• Edit Kronos.
• Contact department managers if circumstances arise that require their input.
• Train new hires in job functions, in addition to certifying on procedures.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with the West 5S program.
• Maintain methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.
• Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

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Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties, as assigned.

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Work Experience

• Must have at least 5 years of production experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Must have at least 2 years of lead experience in a high-speed manufacturing environement.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements would be an advantage.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits qualities of a leader, owning the responsibility and desiring to help the department to meet its goals.
• Work in a manner that promotes good working relationships throughout the department.
• Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.
• Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
• Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

What We Offer

Shift

This position will work either a 12-hour Day Shift on a 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45AM - 6PM or a 12-hour Night Shift on a 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45PM - 6AM.