Packaging Technician III (Lead) - Wilmington, NC - ASHEVILLE KOMBUCHA MAMAS : Job Details

Position SummaryThe Packaging Technician III (Lead) plays a vital role in the successful production of our beverages. They are expected to operate with integrity and a high level of focus in all positions on the production line to ensure we are safely sending the highest quality products possible to our customers. Through a strong attention to operational detail and effective team leadership, the focus is to ensure production quotas are met on time while meeting all safety and quality standards.An ideal applicant will have previous manufacturing experience, be highly skilled and able to troubleshoot, and enjoys leading and supporting a variety of individuals in their successful operation of the filler machine and packaging line.General Duties/ResponsibilitiesLead and direct all team-members on your line:Ensure they are performing their duties according to GMPs and following all standard operating procedures.Train and ensure new employees know correct operating procedures for their assigned positions and provide coaching and/or support for team-members as needed.Direct your team regarding tasks, breaks, and lunches.Lead daily set up, changeovers, and breakdown of designated packaging equipment.Fill in for other team leads and co-workers as needed.Model and uphold a continual environment of safety and awareness:Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.Conduct safety inspections of packaging equipment and work areas.Report any safety hazards or incidents to the appropriate person immediately.Focus on finished product quality with respect to efficiency of operations:Sample, inspect, and test finished products and packaging for hazards, defects and deviations from specifications.Discuss testing results with Quality Control and packaging leadership, and recommend necessary corrective actions.[]{style= font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; v }