Production Line Leader — Drive Productivity & Quality

The Opportunity The Production Line Leader position is responsible for overseeing a production line within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity and quality. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. 1st shift: 5:15 AM–2:15 PM (Monday–Friday) with overtime and weekends as needed. The application window is expected to close by 06/01/2026. Responsibilities Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and specifications. Set up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram. Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift's production and the start of the next shift, if applicable. Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order and train them accordingly. Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, troubleshoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor. Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals. Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify adherence to Company policies, SOPs, CGMPs, job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions. Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system. Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices. Responsible for safety on the line and for adhering to all safety rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training. Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line. Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Overtime is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members. Perform basic math functions. Ability to work independently or within a team environment. Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment. Attention to detail. General fluency in English required, verbal and written. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form. Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility. Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift. Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties. Wear protective equipment as required. Benefits Medical with HSA. Dental and Vision. Mental Health support. 401(k) with 5% company match. Paid vacation time and holidays. Life Insurance and AD&D. Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance. Tuition Reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr WestRock Company