Shift Lead Nutritionals Manufacturing (3rd shift)

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

13d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. We are looking for a Shift Lead for our Nutritionals Manufacturing 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:20 AM). This role involves acting as a Chief Hurdle Remover for off-shift line teams, ensuring smooth operations by proactively identifying and eliminating obstacles. The Shift Lead will be the primary point of escalation for quality, safety, and efficiency issues during off-shifts, demonstrating swift problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include redistributing personnel, mentoring Operators, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement, identifying training needs, and providing feedback to cluster leaders. The Shift Lead will perform the role of operations and leader for the shift combined.

Requirements

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Experience in manufacturing or packaging operations.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices.
Experience in training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

Act as VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, and Catalyst) Chief Hurdle Remover for off-shift line teams, proactively identifying and eliminating obstacles to ensure smooth operations.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for quality, safety, and efficiency issues during off-shifts, demonstrating swift problem-solving skills.
Redistribute personnel within a focused production area for successful outcomes.
Mentor Operators, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.
Foster a culture of transparency of priorities and metrics empowering every team and employee to take accountability to operate as high-performing teams.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.
Identify upskilling training needs. Assist in training peers with daily operator tasks as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and understand training needs and gaps to recommend future training within the department.
Provide feedback to cluster Leaders concerning development opportunities of shop-floor teams.
Implement and reinforce safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives to enhance productivity and quality on off-shifts.
Perform the role of operations and leader for the shift combined.