Production Assembler Lead

MeriCal•Anaheim, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition! The Production Assembler Lead oversees production activities on the production floor to assure production schedules are being maintained to meet customer commitments.

Requirements

1 to 3 years working as a production line lead, preferably in FDA packaging environment.
High School Diploma or A.A or higher.
Strong communication skills with a solid understanding of production processes and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret all production paperwork including safety rules, new GMPs for FDA compliance, and a job sheet instructions to ensure quality products are being produced per customer standards.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job functions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using calculators or other measuring devices necessary to calculate, surmise, and track production on an hourly/daily/weekly, or monthly basis, to determine accurate and detailed production numbers.
Ability to stand for extended periods (8–12 hours) and lift over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Ensure finished products meet MeriCal and customer quality standards.
Verify the job being produced matches exactly with the Packaging instructions on the paperwork.
Notify the QA department, Manager, and/or the customer service department if there is a discrepancy.
Oversee finished product that meets MeriCal quality standards by performing quality checks throughout the production run.
Ensure the next job is staged and ready to produce after the previous job is finished and the line is completely cleared of all products from the previous job.
Ensure the line(s) cleaning logs are filled out properly, and all paperwork is filled out correctly and signed by the responsible employees prior to starting a new job.
Assist in the training of production line personnel.
Assign work and set goals and expectations on a daily basis.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department regarding the changing of equipment or all mechanical problems to minimize down time and maximize production.
Maintain a solid attendance record and lead by example in all assigned areas of responsibility to build and maintain a quality core of employees that will maximize productivity.