Sr. Lead, 2nd shift (Wanamingo)

This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

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Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Sr. Lead Operator is responsible for assisting the Team Supervisor and Sr. Lead Operator in obtaining scheduled blending volumes, completing other blending-oriented goals, and maintaining a high-level of product quality while ensuring adherence to plant SOP's, GMP's and plant safety requirements. Strict adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), Food Safety, and Food Defense are mandatory.

Schedule -

Monday - Friday

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Your responsibilities

• Proficient in changeover and cleaning procedures on all equipment
• Knowledge of all paperwork
  • Completes periodic checks of associated operator paperwork throughout the shift
    • Ensure that paperwork is filled out properly and follows up with operators on any identified errors
    • Ensure that checks are getting done on time and follow up on any missed or late checks
    • Ensure that only the most current forms are being used on the Packaging Line
  • Reviews paperwork at the end of the shift for accuracy and completeness
  • Proficient in the accurate and detailed completion of QI's
  • Proficient in the detailed completion of work orders

• Certified to operate a forklift
  • Requires valid driver's license
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve issues
• Knowledgeable of every operator position and demonstrates ability to perform in each position if needed due to personnel shortages
• Knowledgeable of the blending line flow and demonstrates the ability to identify deficiencies or issues during blending operations that affect efficiencies, quality, and throughput
• Strictly adheres to all GMP's And SOP's
  • Leads by example
  • Observes that all operators strictly adhere to GMP's and SOP's
• Communicates directly with Supervisor(s) with any questions, comments, or concerns
• Assists in training new operators

• Maintains a positive, knowledgeable attitude and works collaboratively with all departments
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training or cross training

• Works closely with the Quality Technician(s) and reports any quality related incidents or concerns in a timely manner
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Completes all other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

Qualifications

• Physical ability to complete job duties,
• Ability to stand for long periods (8-12) hours
• Lift, push or pull 100 lbs
• Working in varying temperature environments
• Ability to bend, twist and complete repetitive motions

• Ability to follow directions accurately
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• An aptitude for understanding and adhering to detailed manufacturing processes and safety protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Time management skills
• A detail-oriented and reliable approach, with the drive to take the initiative and achieve high-quality results.

• Work collaboratively with a team
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training or cross training

• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• A background in manufacturing or production would be beneficial, but a strong desire to learn is also highly valued.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

[[currency]] $23.50 / Hour (+ $2.75 Lead Incentive)

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.