Production Lead I

Job Title: Production Lead I

Salary Status: DOE

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: ALL

Reports to: Supervisor / Manager

Job Overview:

In the Production lead I 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:

• Able to perform and be well versed in the Packer I, II and Material Handler I duties
• 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:

• Requires 90% of time standing and walking on the production floor.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and use team lift approach when needed
• 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 up to 5%.
• 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.