Line Leader - Shippensburg, United States - Summit Packaging Solutions

Description

JOB TITLE:
Line Leader


EMPLOYER:
Summit PackagingSolutions LLC.


REPORTS TO:
Operations Manager


FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Line Leader is responsible for ensuring that the production line is actively engaged to meet or exceed safety, quality, production, and daily customer demand metrics in a production environment.

In this role, the incumbent will drive continuous improvement across key business objectives and provide training to the line cell.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acts as front line for direction, instruction, and training of staff.
• Works in coordination with Production Supervisors and other Line Leaders to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy/contract adherence.
• Ensures the build quality and product usage are correct to meet productivity and financial metrics.
• Communicates and trains the assembly process using the batch production record
• Uses basic problemsolving skills to ensure stable operation of the line.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate production functions.
• Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
• Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 25 years Warehouse Experience
• Must have a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Previous management in a production environment
• Strong math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced, timerestricted environment
• General Professional Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Bilingual a plus)
• Adhere to company safety standards
• Able to work in teams and communicate clearly with managers and other team members
• Attentive to detail, organized, and passionate
• Takes pride in doing good work, and has a positive attitude.

COMPETENCIES:

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Solid understanding of foundational safety programs in a manufacturing and warehousing environment. Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problemsolving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands finger dexterity, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift, push, or move items up to 50 pounds. Use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard. Frequently work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in high, precarious places. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires work in both an office setting and