Lead Inspector Packer

Dart Container•Waxahachie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dart Container is hiring a Lead Inspector Packer for the overnight shift at its Waxahachie location. The role supports department efficiency and production output by working with the supervisor and assisting assigned personnel and equipment requirements during the shift. The lead spends 85% of working time on the production floor. The position follows safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service KPIs; supports safe products and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company quality standards, safety practices, and GMP; and assists with production-line start-up, shutdown, checks, and troubleshooting. The lead sets up Inspector Packers to ensure lines are covered, conducts quality checks and audits, monitors materials and production schedules, completes production records and paperwork, audits floor performance, and communicates issues across shifts and departments. The role also supports Operational Excellence, lean initiatives, and problem solving.

Requirements

At least one year of related production or manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Minimum proficiency in English to support effective new-hire training and ongoing communication about safety and quality issues.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Prior training experience.
Previous experience in a lead role.

Responsibilities

Follow and commit to KPIs for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.
Follow practices and processes that ensure safe products, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and company quality standards.
Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Assist with line start-up, shutdown, checks, and troubleshooting as needed.
Set up Inspector Packers daily to ensure all lines are properly covered.
Conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary.
Check products in the department to ensure quality and ensure adequate materials are available to maintain production.
Coordinate with the supervisor to review and maintain production schedules and ensure resources are available.
Ensure production information is reported accurately and required paperwork is completed and submitted.
Audit the floor according to Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies, and escalate issues to the supervisor as necessary.
Communicate problems or issues to oncoming shifts and work with other departments to maintain or improve communication.
Notify the supervisor promptly and recommend solutions when issues may prevent achievement of efficiency goals.
Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements.
Support Operational Excellence and participate in lean initiatives and problem solving.
Support assigned personnel and equipment requirements during the shift.