Pack Out Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift
Alene Candles, United States
Job Description
Who We Are
Alene Candles LLC amp; Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We were selected as a Best Company to Work For in 2020 and 2021!
The Position
You will be responsible for Pack end operation and employees in Pack end zone. This will include but not limited to staffing, training, achieving efficiency standards, ensuring a quality product is produced, and achieving scheduled completion dates. Downtime will be tracked by you and corrective actions coordinated with the Pack End Assistant Supervisor. You will work with the Assistant Supervisor to ensure training is achieved, work orders are communicated, setups are completed, and the right tooling and fixtures are on-line for the appropriate jobs. You will be required to collect and report on key production data as defined by the Manufacturing Supervisor. You will be responsible for 5S and continuous improvement activities on their respective lines and will provide support for department and site 5S and continuous improvement efforts. You set the example for respectful leadership and cooperation and assist in motivating employees to achieve work goals.
Rate of Pay
The Production Line Lead position pays $21.00/hr which includes shift differential.
The Hours
Pack Lead: 3:30pm - 11:30pm
Please note: All positions work Monday-Friday on second shift.
During our busy season, we anticipate there being some overtime available. We work 1-2 Saturdays a month depending on customer demand. Busy season is typically August-December but is subject to change based on production needs.
The Location
We are located at 1 Bon Terrain Drive, Amherst, NH. This position is onsite. Please note that we are taking precautions on COVID-19 based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations as well as state and local guidance.
Who We Are Looking For
The Production Line Lead is perfect for someone with great communication and leadership skills! You will be responsible for ensuring your work area is running at peak efficiency and keeping morale high. Safety compliance is a huge part of this position, and it is your job to ensure that the employees you are leading go home in one piece. If you are patient and have good attention to detail, we would love to have you as part of our team!
Additional Job Details
- Follows and complies with all safety rules and regulations. Maintains individual work area/equipment in a neat, orderly manner. Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment/ tooling, defective materials and unusual conditions to material lead or supervisor.
- Follow 5s guidelines
- Maintain clean work environment (Production Floor)
- Report all unsafe work areas
- Clear all lines of obstacles and trash
- Expectations are to constantly be observing and promote changes, improvements and sustain.
- Take daily attendance for Zone and provide Assistant Supervisor with any inaccuracies.
- Use internal computer software to track attendance and orders for the day.
- Performs activities of candle maker when assigned to assist or relieve on an individual basis to avoid shutdown.
- Ability to take weights amp; enter information accurately into weights database.
- Make necessary valve adjustments when required to ensure quality is to job standards.
- Working with the Pour Technician to set up machines and equipment; communicate with Pour Technician to assure lines are in perfect operating condition.
- Maximize line efficiency with minimal direction.
- Ability to write routine reports.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to read / understand Manufacturing Assembly Process as well as deviations if necessary.
- Ability to organize and monitor workflow while achieving quality, efficiency amp; daily goals.
- Resolve personnel issues on-line
- Identify solutions
- Recommend actions
- Report issues to Assistant Supervisor
- Ability to lead amp; direct all production line operators.
- Flexibility to run ALL lines as required.
- Use of all hand tools as needed.
- Ability to utilize hand jack when necessary.
- Knowledge of wax types amp; characteristics.
- Ability to identify issues quickly and implement solutions as needed.
- Spot defects an