Area Lead

Cambro•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

The Area Lead monitors, directs, motivates, and reports on safety and quality for the packaging line and general work area using M.O.S. guidelines. The role leads and coordinates personnel operating injection molding machines, secondary equipment, packaging processes, and assembly operations. The Area Lead reviews the daily schedule and develops a plan to complete it on time. The Area Lead assigns work, follows up on plan variances, communicates performance and priorities, coordinates supplies and equipment, and ensures employees follow safety and quality standards. The role also records production transactions, trains injection personnel as directed by the Shift Manager, maintains a clean and safe work area, and may perform packaging duties when needed. The position works third shift and must be available for overtime and possible schedule changes to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of an ERP system, such as Prism, Intermec, and/or AS400.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, including completing reports, understanding instructions, and communicating by email.
Ability to speak effectively in front of groups, coworkers, and suppliers.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Interpersonal skills to handle difficult situations, find resolutions, and escalate and communicate situations to the Shift Manager.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds and performing the listed movements and activities.
Ability to work around machinery and equipment, noise, dust, gas, fumes or chemicals, heights, uneven ground, and other listed workplace exposures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as Prism, Intermec, and/or AS400.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead an assigned group of employees and provide clear work assignments based on planned quantities and standards.
Follow up on and resolve plan variances during and after the shift.
Provide employees with feedback on action plans and work status, individually or as a group.
Review previous-day results and communicate current-day goals and priorities to injection personnel before work begins.
Coordinate with forklift operators, warehouse personnel, and material handlers to ensure supplies, tools, and equipment are available on the line.
Prepare labels and print instruction sheets for scheduled orders.
Monitor employee safety and compliance with safety regulations, and provide timely feedback about policy or procedure violations.
Determine work procedures and expedite workflow.
Inspect work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Walk through the facility at the beginning and end of the workday to check status and identify facility or equipment damage.
Complete daily Prism transactions to record and track production.
Train injection personnel in job requirements according to established guidelines and as directed by the Shift Manager.
Maintain reliable, punctual, and dependable attendance.
Follow workplace safety procedures, wear required PPE, attend safety meetings, and report equipment or workplace hazards.
Work effectively as a team member, exchange feedback respectfully, take ownership of work and behavior, and communicate project status.
Follow department quality standards and raise concerns or issues to the immediate manager.
Support department key performance indicators and demonstrate Cambro’s core values of Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and coordinate with other shifts to resolve housekeeping issues.
Work overtime and adapt to possible schedule changes as business needs require.
Perform packaging personnel duties when needed to support production.
Perform other duties as needed or required.