Line Lead - Metro Logistics USA, Inc

SUMMARY:

1st Shift - $23.00/hr.

2nd Shift - $23.00/hr.  $0.75 shift premium

3rd Shift - $20.50 $1.25 shift premium

Reporting to the Co-Pack Production Supervisor, the Co-Pack Line Lead has primary responsibility for overseeing one production line within a Co-Pack plant, ensuring safety, quality and maximum productivity. Reviews all production standards and assembly drawings for each item to ensure all components match and performs quality checks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for enforcing safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and adherence to job specifications on the line.

•    Guide and assist line workers to carry out duties and responsibilities in a safe, standardized, effective and efficient manner. 

•    Communicate and monitor shift productivity standards to ensure they are met or exceeded.

•    Conduct audits on production lines per customer QA production audit requirements. Documents all inspections on standard company form. 

•    Able to quickly troubleshoot issues and keep production line moving.

•    Monitor/maintain equipment for proper operation and report issues to Supervisor.

•    Conduct finished goods counts, reconciliations of products and components, and return to inventory.

•    Responsible for all production line documents and records. Assures all records are completed daily and accurately.

•    Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

•    Willing to help out in other departments during slower periods.

•    Takes an active role in process and performance improvement.

•    Other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE 

•    Minimum of one (1) year of packaging or manufacturing experience.

•    Previous experience with Production Management System, preferably Nulogy. 

COMPETENCIES

SKILLS

•    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 

•    Working knowledge of MS Office. 

•    Service oriented and commitment to quality of work.

•    Excellent mathematical skills. 

•    Organized and shows excellent attention to detail.

•    Able to motivate people and must be viewed as a clear and credible communicator.

•    Problem solving skills with ability to seek alternative solutions.

•    Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures.

•    Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments. 

•    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop and maintain relationships with team members.

•    Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND “OUR WAY” CULTURE

•    As a team member works collaboratively with Metro employees in a team-oriented environment.

•    Exceptional customer service attitude.

•    Looks for ways to say “Yes” to the customer (internal and external).

•    Promote and support team member driven social initiatives.

•    Follow established processes and achieve customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

•    Commitment to quality of work.

•    Approachable, positive interpersonal style.

•    Maintain open honest relationships.

HEALTH & SAFETY

•    Fulfills the duties of a team lead under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including; safety, violence and harassment law

•    Ensures team members are aware of the potential hazards of their job and how to eliminate or control the hazard.

•    Without compromise maintain a safe and clean work environment.

•    Reports any hazards in the workplace to management.

•    Conducts daily inspections of material-handling equipment, racking and dock door and plates.

•    Must not use or operate equipment in a manner that would endanger self or others.

•    Must not put other workers at risk by their actions.

•    Ensures safety accident and incidents are immediately reported to management.

 MEASUREMENT

The following targets apply unless contractual agreements differ:

•    Productivity, Accuracy & Quality  

­    Consistently meets or exceeds daily operations KPIs for productivity, labeling accuracy, quality, damages and safety as defined by operational goals.

•    Attendance

­    Arrives at the shift briefing meeting place on-time and ready to begin work.

­    Arrives and leaves work at their scheduled time on each scheduled day. 

•    Safety

­    Wears appropriate clothing including PPE and Metro Team Wear.

­    Full Compliance with Safe MHE Operating Procedures document.

•    Team

­    Positively influences performance of others to achieve team operational KPIs. 

EDUCATION

•    Completion of secondary school diploma preferred or the equivalent in combination of education and experience.

•    Willingness to attend and participate in training and development programs as required.

•    College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS

•    None

WORKING CONDITIONS

•    Able to work a flexible work schedule including overtime, evenings, nights and weekends when required.

•    Works 100% of their time on the production floor walking, standing and bending.

•    Able to lift repetitively on average up to 40 lbs safely.

•    Must be comfortable to work in cold temperature between 13 - 16 degrees Celsius.