Line Leader

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor(s), the Line Leader has overall accountability for the shift efficiency of their line(s) from filling to packaging. The Line Leader will focus on high quality products being produced safely, on-time, and at required cost. The Line Leader will work alongside Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering departments as required.

The Line Leader manages a team of approximately 10 to 40 line workers.

**Key Accountabilities**:
**Shift Summary**:

- Maintenance of workflow by monitoring steps of the process: Observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; facilitating corrections to malfunctions.
- Ensuring end-to-end product quality by conducting in-process inspections and testing during production according to client requirements and specifications.
- Identify and record any product quality issues and initiate on the spot root cause analysis and corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitor and ensure production line safety and adherence to GMP.
- Follow established flow of work orders for the line, communicate with Lead Hand(s) on completion of orders and request next order.
- Coordinate hourly rotations or delegate to Line Coordinator when available.
- Working on the assembly line and rotate through key positions when required.
- Communicate line and personnel issues (Safety, quality, downtime, etc.) to Supervisor or Lead Hand.
- All other duties as required by Supervisor.

**Tasks & Forms**:

- Accurate capture of Labor Ticket by computer.
- Accurate capture of line status and detailed comments in Vorne.
- Accurate capture of huddle and rotation form.
- Recording quantities in production daily logbook.
- Label request form (Master/Shipper/Bottom/UPC/Tester).
- Follow sampling guidelines and ensuring samples are submitted in a timely manner.
- Fill and complete required documentation in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) with high emphasis on accuracy.

**Areas of focus (Ensuring the following)**:

- Adherence to Line Schematic: Achieving target efficiency with correct crew size and production line layout (Including barriers where required).
- Verify components by Part ID and notify Lead Hand of any shortages.
- Crew members are abiding by company policies (Respect/Language).
- Production lines are running neat and organized at all times.
- Production lines start on time after lunch/break.
- Crew has been huddled according to MFPS prior to performing tasks.
- Training of new employees when necessary.
- Ensuring line efficiency, mitigating bottlenecks and reduce scrap (Coded bottles, folded unit cartons, etc).

**Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in cosmetics, pharmaceutical or CPG industry.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Line Leader within a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 years’ experience as a people manager, leader, developing and coaching a team
- Ability to follow directions with limited supervision and working independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Written and verbal).
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, and proactive.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Detail oriented.
- Basic knowledge in math.
- Administrative skills.
- Proficient computers skills.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Handling medium to heavy loads
- Must be able to handle a box cutter and tape gun
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks in fast paced environment
- Standing for long periods of time

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location