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Assembly Line Leader - Knoxville Assembly - Goodys Lane Location
Hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Starting pay $15.00
plus shift premium
The
Assembly Line Leader position is responsible for overseeing a production line
within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity
and quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and
specifications.
Set-up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram.
Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer
product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed
on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the
shift’s production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.
Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the
line as outlined in the work order, and train them accordingly.
Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems,
make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line
improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly
Supervisor.
Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum
production line efficiency and meet production goals.
Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined
in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify.
Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific
instructions, and customer specific instructions.
Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and
reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the
computer system.
Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
Responsible for the safety on the line and for adhering to all safety
rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training.
Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and
quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised
of issues related to the line.
Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies
and procedures.
Overtime is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position requires good communication and proficient math skills.