Pack End Lead - Manufacturing - $2,000 Sign On Bonus - FIRST Shift

Alene Candles•Milford, NH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Alene Candles LLC & 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, 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 have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing. The Pack End Line Lead position pays $24.00/hour. In addition, we are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus, split into two payments. The first payment of $1,000 will be included in your first paycheck, and the final $1,000 payment will be paid in your first check after completing 90 days of service. The Hours A Pack End Lead works Monday - Thursday, 5:15am - 3:30pm, although that can change slightly depending on the needs of the business. During our busy season we anticipate there being some Overtime available. Busy season is happening now and we anticipate it running through October. The final two weeks of the year, we are shut down for the holidays and inventory. During this time we cannot guarantee full time hours for our employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
1-2 years of experience in manufacturing environment
Previous lead or supervisory experience
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.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Ability to understand quality control methods.
Ability to use various machines and practical skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the products manufactured in the factory.
Good communication skills to deliver valuable teamwork.
Able to follow and execute instructions.
Accurate, patient, careful, responsible, and quick and alert.

Responsibilities

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 keeping floor and isle was clear of all trash and obstacles. (Production Floor & Production lines)
Report all unsafe work areas to Production Supervision.
Expectations are to constantly be observing and promote changes, improvements and sustaining these changes.
Performs activities of candle maker when assigned to assist or relieve on an individual basis to avoid shutdown.
Data entry into computer system, logging pallets, accounting for scrapped parts & assemblies & conducting in process quality inspections and completing applicable paperwork as well as compliance with quality control methods.
Flexibility to run all production lines as required.
Working with the Pack Technician to set up machines and equipment; communicate with Pack Technician & Material Handlers to assure timely and accurate retrieval of necessary materials to maintain production levels.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to read / understand Manufacturing Assembly Procedures as well as deviations if necessary.
Ability to organize and monitor work flow while achieving quality, efficiency & daily goals.
Maximize line efficiency with minimal direction
Ability to identify issues quickly and implement solutions as needed
Spot defects and identify root cause
Maintain / verify line data entry
Shop Order signoffs
Follow 5s guidelines
Resolve personnel issues on line
Identify solutions & recommend actions
Ability to lead & direct all production line operators
Use of all hand tools as needed and ability to utilize hand jack when necessary.
Knowledge of wax types & characteristics
Coordinate corrective action with minimal supervision
Knowledge and ability to operate various machines
Ability to communicate equipment issues to maintenance & supervisors and ability to work well with multiple departments
Effective verbal & written communication skills to deliver valuable teamwork.