Area Lead

Cambro•Mebane, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the Packers and Assemblers in the final packaging and WIP assembly by providing clear and concise direction of work (planned quantities based upon standards). Trains Packers and Assemblers in performing requirements of job per established guidelines. Area Lead will give direction regarding the current day’s production goals and priorities to Camshelving Packers and Assemblers. Monitors and ensures all employees are working safely and following all safety regulations. Provides feedback to the employees as a group or individually on the status of an action plan brought to their attention by an employee (team building and follow-up). Provides timely feedback regarding observations of policy and/or procedure violations. Communicates with forklift operator and warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of all tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for the Packers and Assemblers to perform their job. Makes labels and print production sheets needed for all scheduled orders. Reviews all packaging to ensure packages meet the quality criteria, and components packaged are accurate and match the schedule. Walks through the Packaging and areas to verify status and visually checks for facility and/or equipment damage at the beginning and end of work day. Performs Packer and Assembler job functions as needed, such as relieving for breaks. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization. Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects. Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager. Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service). Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team. Other duties as needed or required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area. Will work with other shifts to resolve housekeeping issues. May also be required to perform the duties of packaging personnel if needed to support production department therefore must know the pre-required duties, responsibilities and skills of that position. Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and experience performing the job duties of Packer and Assembler positions.
Working knowledge of an ERP system.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.
Complete reports, comprehend instructions, and communicate effectively via emails.
Speak effectively in front of groups of people.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

Leads the Packers and Assemblers in the final packaging and WIP assembly
Trains Packers and Assemblers in performing requirements of job per established guidelines
Gives direction regarding the current day’s production goals and priorities to Camshelving Packers and Assemblers
Monitors and ensures all employees are working safely and following all safety regulations
Provides feedback to the employees as a group or individually on the status of an action plan brought to their attention by an employee
Provides timely feedback regarding observations of policy and/or procedure violations
Communicates with forklift operator and warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of all tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for the Packers and Assemblers to perform their job
Makes labels and print production sheets needed for all scheduled orders
Reviews all packaging to ensure packages meet the quality criteria, and components packaged are accurate and match the schedule
Walks through the Packaging and areas to verify status and visually checks for facility and/or equipment damage at the beginning and end of work day
Performs Packer and Assembler job functions as needed, such as relieving for breaks
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization
Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions
Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect
Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects
Follow all department quality standards/criteria
Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager
Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team
Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area
Will work with other shifts to resolve housekeeping issues
May also be required to perform the duties of packaging personnel if needed to support production department therefore must know the pre-required duties, responsibilities and skills of that position
Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs
Responsible for monitoring, directing, and ensuring the safety and quality of the Camshelving assembly process, including secondary operations and general work areas using the M.O.S. guidelines
Lead and coordinate activities of personnel assigned in the Camshelving assembly processes
Reviews schedule with supervisor and formulates plan to fulfill the schedule on time, each day