Crew Leader - 2nd Shift

Jost Chemical Co Inc • Overland, MO

1d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT JOST CHEMICAL
Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we're on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.
If you're passionate about leading teams and driving operational excellence on the plant floor, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job—it's a journey of growth and achievement.
Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high-purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical, and specialty markets.

POSITION SUMMARY
Jost Chemical is seeking a Packaging Crew Leader to join our Packaging team in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role coordinates Packaging Department resources to simultaneously achieve employee safety, customer quality, room and process compliance, and ship-date requirements, and oversees the daily operation of an assigned Packaging Operator team—including planning, monitoring, and controlling production. This role may substitute for the Packaging Manager during their absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Packaging Operator experience at Jost Chemical.
• Demonstrated lead experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Proven, high-level operational and technical troubleshooting ability is required.
• Broad-level knowledge of mathematics and English comprehension.
• Broad-level knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Broad-level knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• This is a non-exempt (FLSA) position.

Nice To Haves

• Management of material resources.
• Troubleshooting and product inspection.
• Operation control and monitoring.
• Equipment maintenance and light repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, the team, and other areas such as Quality and Safety.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train others.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written English instructions.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical processing equipment.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment, packaging rooms, and the assigned team to achieve customer ship dates and maximize pounds packaged per shift.
• Ensure the work area is GMP compliant (cleanliness, organization) during all operations, and that exposed product is always handled in controlled areas.
• Ensure the quality of product packaged by the assigned team, including package appearance, package weight, in-process testing, labeling, and other batch record requirements.
• Monitor and address quality issues, re-work, and repackaging needs.
• Assist in hiring, continuous training, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor employees and report on issues including safety, quality, attendance, and counseling of the assigned team to the Manager.
• Perform duties associated with the Packaging Operator role as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance work during the assigned shift and follow up on repairs.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules, policies, procedures, and PPE use.
• Ensure proper clean-out of equipment and rooms between products, and audit-ready plant cleanliness at all times.
• Monitor equipment functionality and communicate timely repair needs to maintenance.
• Maintain the Daily Packaging Room Check List.
• Review labeling, batch records, and all record-keeping maintained by packagers.
• Implement and develop packaging improvements to improve profitability, such as improving yields and reducing supply usage.
• Operate a hand truck or forklift.
• Lead and oversee employees on shift to ensure production efficiency, quality, and safety, reporting any manufacturing or quality issues.

Benefits

• Shift Differential for production, maintenance, and laboratory employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance beginning the first of the month following 60 days
• 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on first day of employment
• 9 Company-Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year
• Uniforms provided
• Annual footwear allowance
• Free 24-hour on-site fitness center
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and professional growth programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED