Lead, Packaging

Under direct supervision of the production supervisor, the basic purpose of this position is to provide technical direction and leadership in assigned areas.  Responsibilities will include:  troubleshooting product and process related issues, lead process reliability objectives, assigning work tasks, resolving employee issues, ensuring a safe work place through proper training of the work force, maintaining compliance status and determining support group interventions as needed.

• Oversee operating area(s) and responsible for converting components/bulk into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company quality standards
• Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other relative information to the shift and department
• Drives performance standards of associates, recognizing and rewarding individual/team accomplishments and counseling performance problems as needed
• Interface with other department Team Leaders and employees in a professional manner to coordinate the activities and issues
• Lead Process Reliability activities (run-rates, downtime, changeovers) to drive higher line performance
• Provide daily/weekly reports to supervision as needed to support project/initiatives
• Complete line paperwork in accordance Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Utilize company ERP system for inventory transactions, scanning, label creation, verifying additions to batch records and data entry
• Maintain clean work environment at all times, including and not limited to hygiene practices and 5S standards
• Ensure rooms and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained and coordinate / perform all cleaning duties as required
• Ensure all inventory issues are monitored and resolved
• Interface with other departments as required (i.e. product development, maintenance, engineering, etc.)
• Maintain proper recording and usage of batch records per established compliance processes
• Ensure SOPs, work instructions and cGMP(s) are followed at all times
• Work overtime and perform other duties as required
• Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
• Strong change management skills to challenge the status quo and drive improvements
• Models and supports organization’s goals and values
• Leadership by example, “roll up the shirtsleeves” management style and work ethic

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience in a manufacturing operations role Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Understanding of MAPICS, i5 production software or related AS400 systems
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, sanitation processes and procedures and HAACP
• Understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Detailed oriented with good problem-solving skills
• Established evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to execute work assignments autonomously
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful environment with sometimes conflicting priorities
• Ability to meet department deadlines

IVC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V - EOE.  International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) is a leading global manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements with more than half a century of private label and contract manufacturing experience, an impeccable quality and regulatory compliance record, and with new resources focused on enriching the health and lives of others.