Production Lead-SD Blending

International Vitamin Corporation•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the production supervisor, the basic purpose of this position is to provide technical direction and leadership in assigned areas. Responsibilities will include troubleshooting product and process related issues, assigning work tasks, resolving employee issues, ensuring a safe workplace through proper training of the work force, maintaining compliance status and determining support group interventions as needed. This role involves mentoring, motivating, and counseling associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. The Production Lead upholds regulatory requirements (GMPs, FDA, OSHA) and company technical requirements (SOP(s), Work Instructions, etc.) in the production of assigned product. They oversee operating area(s) and are responsible for converting raw materials into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company quality standards. Communication with management regarding department progress, problems, employee actions, and new ideas is crucial. The Lead also communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing accomplishments and addressing performance issues. They interface with other department Team Leaders and employees professionally, serve as a proxy for production supervisors, and identify temporary staffing needs. This role participates in GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections, and corrects deficiencies. Adjusting ingredients, recommending and assisting in authoring deviation requests, and utilizing the company ERP system for inventory transactions and data entry are key tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required for logging production outputs and creating product start-up documents. The Lead may use power equipment such as forklifts and hand tools. Maintaining a clean work environment, ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of rooms and equipment, monitoring and resolving inventory issues, and maintaining batch records are also essential. The Lead runs department tier 1 meetings, performs investigations into quality events, and follows company escalation protocols. Overtime and other duties as required are part of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience in a manufacturing operations role
Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
Strong change management skills to challenge the status quo and drive improvements
High ethical standards
Models and supports organization’s goals and values
Leadership by example, “roll up the shirtsleeves” management style and work ethic
Lead and coordinate 7+ manufacturing associates on each shift
Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, sanitation processes and procedures and HAACP
Understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
Detailed oriented with good problem-solving skills
Established evidence of leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to execute work assignments autonomously
Ability to maintain composure in stressful environment with sometimes conflicting priorities
Ability to meet department deadlines
Follow company escalation protocols and notify leadership accordingly
Perform investigations into quality events and participate in the deviation process
Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Responsibilities

Adheres to production schedules, assigning staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories
Mentor, motivate and counsel associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth
Uphold regulatory requirements (GMPs, FDA, OSHA) and company technical requirements (SOP(s), Work Instructions, etc.) in the production of assigned product
Participates and recommends improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods for special projects and/or as opportunities arise
Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are followed in compliance
Oversee operating area(s) and responsible for converting raw materials into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company quality standards
Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other relative information to the shift and department
Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems
Interface with other department Team Leaders and employees in a professional manner to coordinate the activities and issues
Serve as proxy for production supervisor(s) and assume responsibilities of other job functions as needed
Identifies the temporary staffing needs of unit for the following day or week, and arrange for the presence and assignment of temporary or regular labor to the unit prior to line start-up
Participates in GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies
Adjust ingredients to machine runs in accordance to master batch record (MBRs) formulations
Recommend and assist in authoring deviation request(s)
Utilize company ERP system for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) to log production outputs, create product start-up documents to record relative standard deviations (RSDs), friability, disintegration, reliability/quality testing)
May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e. electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s))
Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices
Ensure rooms and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained and coordinate / perform all cleaning duties as required
Ensure all inventory issues are monitored and resolved
Interface with other departments as required (i.e. product development, maintenance, engineering, etc.)
Maintain proper recording and usage of batch records per established compliance processes
Ensure SOPs, work instructions and cGMP(s) are followed at all times
Run department tier 1 meeting following established company scripts ensuring all associates know key communications in department and prior day production, safety, quality, etc.
Perform investigations into quality events and participate in the deviation process
Follow company escalation protocols and notify leadership accordingly
Work overtime and perform other duties as required
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Other duties as assigned.