Production Line Leader - 1st & 3rd Shift

Kdc/One • South Columbus, OH

317d

About The Position

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. The Production Line Leader is responsible for the general oversight of filling and packaging line operations in accordance with standard operation procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI).

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In lieu of previous manufacturing experience, two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements.
• Skill in solving problems.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ability to wear required PPE as needed (e.g. safety shoes, hair net, lab coat, protective eyewear).
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Leads the activities of production employees to ensure performance expectations and production schedules are met according to established company standards.
• Trains production employees on all applicable procedures, work instructions, housekeeping guidelines and manufacturing directions.
• Verifies the proper accountability of wet and dry scrap daily, coaches' employees to the correct scrap location for proper disposal.
• Ensures that scrap counts submitted are accurate on the daily report and scrap logs.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with applicable SOPs and WI; reconciles all packets with finished goods inventory that has been entered through gatekeeping in SAP.
• Assists leadership with investigating failures, incidents and deviations to assure that root causes are identified.
• Performs or coordinates quality checks on an ongoing basis for proper appearance, weight, torque and identifies discrepancies and initiates resolution as required.
• Interacts with other departments in coordinating production schedules, bulk product transfers, new product start-ups, new commodity trials and other related projects.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company's quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices.
• Follows, promotes and enforces safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures as required by the federal and local regulations.
• Verifies all production employees have received necessary training and are following all applicable SOP's, Work Instructions, and cGMP's procedures.
• Assists the safety department and safety committee with investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, product information and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• At-will employment
• Successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED