Packaging Line Lead

Natural Alternatives International Inc • Vista, CA

4d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for one or more packaging lines and staff assigned. Conducts in-process AQL inspections, handling and processing of batch records and documentation related to the packaging process in the NAI Packaging facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• English literacy (be able to effectively understand, read, speak and write in English)
• Basic math skills; must be able to use a calculator and compute basic math equations
• Basic computer literacy (Windows, Excel, Word)
• Must complete all required cGMP and EH&S Training Curriculum to include additional training in accordance to federal and state standards.
• May be asked to train new packaging personnel or temporary employee on the packaging process
• Must attend all department training sessions/meetings
• Must be able to make decisions during the packaging operation in order to avoid line downtime.
• Must be able to make the decision to stop a production line if rejected product is being produced and report to Management.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, Management and support departments on a daily basis.
• Occasionally required to attend productions meetings and provide updates
• Occasionally required to communicate with Planning and/or Purchasing department.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing/Packaging environment
• Knowledge of cGMP

Responsibilities

• Works closely with supervisor to assure packaging lines are scheduled to plan and help coordinate staff
• Verify components staged and issued to batch are correct and complete
• Report any discrepancies to supervisor, Manager or Warehouse personnel in regards to materials staged for production
• Perform line preparations by creating shipper labels, expirations certifications, verifying lot coding format, etc.
• Verify line setup is complete prior to commencing with packaging production
• Calculate and perform in-process AQL inspections on one or multiple packaging lines per batch record standards
• Reports any in-process AQL failures or quality issue to supervisor, Manager or QA
• Completes documentation required and associated for a packaging production run
• Completes and reconciles packaging batch records at the end of a run and enter Report Operations Completed into Baan
• Performs line clearances for all packaging lines, packouts, reworks, etc.
• Assist supervisor with reporting efficiencies to the team and discuss any root cause/corrective actions
• Works closely with supervisor to strategize and meet performance standards, quality, productivity, efficiencies, reliability, initiative, safety and work relationships
• Attends daily production meetings with Planning department in absence of the supervisor
• Assures all Hours Accounting data is reported accordingly into Baan system
• Attends shift meeting with packaging staff provide productivity and efficiency
• Enter daily electronic shift report and update dashboard hourly performance/efficiency
• Authorization to sign off/approve lot coding format verification for OPS if needed
• If schedule has no requirement for In-Process AQL on a given day, employee will resume role of Operator I and its responsibilities associated with the position
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of Month and other recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

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