Leader-ARP

Amcor•Ames, IA

10d

About The Position

The Production Lead is responsible for operating an assigned production department profitably and efficiently by properly utilizing assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. The role coordinates activities within its scope of control and sets priorities to accomplish predetermined goals. The Production Lead directs hourly production employees, administers applicable rules and procedures, and provides on-the-job training. The role monitors production for compliance with quality, safety, production standards, and work rules; takes corrective action when needed; and reports and summarizes production downtime, scrap, and quality data for the shift. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., working four days on and four days off.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in a production environment; combined experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Training experience preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
For internal applicants: employee in good standing in their current department, including a good attendance record, ability to work as a team player, positive performance evaluations, and positive work history.

Responsibilities

Direct hourly employees performing production operations.
Administer rules, programs, and procedures applicable to direct reports.
Provide on-the-job training to employees.
Instruct new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Maintain labor within assigned department levels.
Reassign labor from idle equipment to eliminate unfavorable labor variance.
Observe production operations for compliance with quality, safety, production standards, and work rules, and for efficient equipment operation.
Take corrective action to address deviations.
Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality for machines under the supervisor’s responsibility.
Summarize production data from the shift.
Coordinate activities within the assigned scope of control and set priorities to accomplish predetermined goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.