Production Lead

Job Overview:

In the Back-up Production lead role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the production Manager and the Management team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.

• Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.

• Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.

• Understand and enforce GMP practices.

• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals.

• Safety Management

• Communicate to fellow shift leads: quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift's Daily Production Report for accuracy.

• Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues relates to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.

• Training of employees per VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.

• Audit employees for adherence to VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e.: procedures and work instructions.

• Must be able to make decisions regarding employee performance.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.

• Ability be able to read, write and speak English fluently (bi-lingual is a plus).

• Basic to proficient math and computer skills.

• ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.

• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.

• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.

• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.

• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.

• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.

• Company offers vacation and sick pay.

• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.

• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Greer, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location