Soft Chew Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Nutramax Laboratories•Antioch, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the Soft Chew manufacturing and packaging operations team on a daily basis to ensure all production and quality standards are met. Additionally, this position will also provide supervision on an as needed basis in the absence of the Soft Chew Supervisor.

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma.
Three years of experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement or food industry.
Basic knowledge a cGMP regulations and experience in cGMP environment is preferred but not necessary.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment and follow all appropriate written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Position requires lifting, moving, cleaning of equipment and parts of equipment.
Attention to details, multitasking and organizational skills are required.
This position requires basic computer skills.
This position requires a high school diploma or GED with strong mathematical and mechanical skills

Responsibilities

Organize and prioritize the daily production activities to achieve daily goals with no errors or deficiencies
Identify and report all discrepancies to ensure safe, pure and effective products
Follow instructions as written on the Master Batch Record, SOPs and all other documents related to the appropriate process
Check and calculate raw materials and packaging quantities as needed
Perform set-up and adjustments to all manufacturing and packaging equipment as needed
Weigh/label packages and prepare shipping request forms
Transport raw materials weighing a minimum of 50lbs
Ensure machines run at peak efficiency
Update production records, inventory sheets, etc. as required
Consistently check work for accuracy
Maintain a clean and orderly work area throughout the day and participate in clean-up periods at the end of the shift
Ensure that all equipment is operated in a safe and proper manner
Train new employees on the Soft Chew operation equipment, safety, SOPs and GMPs
Regular attendance is required.
Operators will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but not limited to: hair nets, beard covers, face masks, respirators, uniforms, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.
Regular attendance is required.
Operators will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but not limited to: hair nets, beard covers, face masks, respirators, uniforms, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
Follow all verbal and written instructions by immediate supervisor or designee.
May be exposed to raw materials and or finished goods derived from but not limited to: bovine, milk, soy, shellfish, pork, chicken, tuna and other allergen source.
Use of electric pallet jack and training is necessary, when required.
Responsible for leading the soft chew operations team
Enforce Safe Work Practices: It's the supervisor’s responsibility to enforce safe work practices and procedures; failure to do so is an invitation for accidents to occur. Workers must be encouraged to identify unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards.
Correct Unsafe Conditions: Supervisors' must take immediate steps to correct unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards within their authority and ability to do so. When an unsafe or unhealthful workplace condition or hazard cannot be immediately corrected, the supervisor must take temporary precautionary measures. Supervisors must follow-up to ensure that corrective measures are completed in a timely manner to address the hazard.
Prevent Lingering Unsafe or Unhealthful Workplace Conditions or Hazards: It's the supervisor's responsibility to train and periodically remind employees of what to look for and how to correct or report unsafe conditions or hazards. If a hazard is identified, the supervisor must act to correct.
Incidents Reporting: Immediately ensure 1st aid is provided by a ERT member and ensure there is no immediate danger to others. Arrange additional medical treatment for the employee if necessary. Provide emergency transportation, if needed. Notify additional rescue/response teams if necessary.
Immediately notify EHS for employees seeking medical treatment for work related incidents. Ensure employee completes their sections of the safety incident report.
Complete the incident report and email to Incident Response before the end of your shift. Begin incident investigation Secure the scene. Keep it unchanged to accurately collect the facts. Obtain photos if needed.
Coordinate with EHS to form a cross functional team to perform 5 WHY - Root Cause investigation – Other investigation tools may be utilized for more complicated investigations. Corrective action(s) will be agreed upon by the cross functional team based on the root cause. Once the investigation is complete and agreed upon by the cross functional team, email the completed investigation to Incident Reporting