Packaging Line Lead

PetIQ•Springville, UT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising packaging production including labeling, packaging, and kitting of products on assigned line and verification of pre- and post-op activities and CCP’s. Will assist in managing staff during sanitation activities. High paced job with attention to achieving standard productivity metrics.

Requirements

Must be a self-motivated person who can work with minimum supervision.
Must be a well-organized person who can work within deadlines and is a team player.
Must be able to delegate, follow-up, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to adhere to schedule work hours
Maintain proper hygiene
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions in English
Prior Supervisory experience preferred
Above average mathematical aptitudes are preferred
Computer experience is preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 55 pounds regularly
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Responsibilities

At shift exchange, communicate with incoming Line Lead all details including finished and unfinished work, any problems that happened, any missing tools, any safety issues, or any other relevant information
Verification of Pre-operation (Pre-ops) activities so production can begin.
Verification of Post-Operation (Post-Op) activities during product changeover and/or shift change.
Collection of samples to be sent for third party analysis per specific internal and/or customer requirements.
Verification of in-process Critical Control Points (CCP’s), metal detection.
Ability to report any failures on H-122 Deviation Form and stop the line until it is brought back into specification.
Be able to communicate effectively with management about any problems with the line that might affect food safety.
Ensure the safety of all employees
Follow Work schedule/work orders
Check lot numbers
Check materials/bags, boxes, and Verify labels
Calibrate the scale
Operate the combi-scale
Track product waste and downtime
Manage a team of four or five employees
Make sure the line is running and on a continuous flow
Report any equipment breakdown, accident, or injury
Always communicate with the Area Lead
Responsible for counseling, coaching, and teaching team members
Ensure the entire team knows and understands their duties and job
Make SQF (Safe Quality Food) Standard and Lean thinking daily habits
Document all information needed for future reference
Attends necessary leadership meetings
Maintains excellent communication and relationships with other employees to foster team effort
Learn the duties of the Packaging area lead and be a backup as needed
Support the X3 Specialist with the materials ready to be returned to the PSTAGE area, properly placed in clean pallets and/or correctly identified boxes
Additional duties may be assigned and/or required