Production - 1st Shift VBoard 2 Team Leader

Production - 1st Shift VBoard 2 Team Leader

Allentown, PA, USA Req #609 Friday, October 25, 2024

Why Great Northern

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions.

You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work.

Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

REPORTS TO

Production Supervisors / Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate various pieces of equipment and provide leadership to the entire crew to produce the finest quality product at rates and standards consistent with the Company’s desire to be a preferred supplier of cost-effective, top-quality products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment to meet performance standards and customer satisfaction.
• Lead Team Meetings and be accountable to track performance.
• Coach crew members to meet expectations of safety, quality and productivity.
• Participate and / or lead continuous improvement to enhance the business.
• Ensure efficient staffing for machine, inform supervisor when problems arise.
• Set up computer for daily workload.
• Walk the production floor to ensure work is being performed.
• Communicate well with crew members.
• Monitor glue levels; maintain a clean and efficient glue system.
• Ensure housekeeping for entire machine area.
• Manage quality testing and inspections to minimize waste and prevent shipping unacceptable products.
• Document data collection.
• Be in constant communication with supervisors and crew members.
• Read, edit and maintain production reports.
• Run sample orders and trials as needed.
• Utilize email, SharePoint and other computer functions for adequate communication, SOP instruction and documentation.
• Oversee training of new employees, ensure training checklists are completed and participate in reviews.
• Assist in all phases of machine and department operation as needed for breaks, changes, or special projects.
• Keep up to date with any ongoing machine improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness to ensure safety of all personnel.
• Foster an attitude of lean thinking, sustain improvements and motivate the rest of the crew to not be satisfied with status quo.
• All other reasonable duties as required by management.

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE

• Fulfillment of all job responsibilities successfully by being able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.
• Meeting all customer and Laminations specifications for quality, accuracy and efficiency.
• Compliance with all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures.
• Effectiveness of communication and development of good working relationships with other employees.
• Accurate and timely reports.
• Soundness of decisions made regarding personnel, machinery and equipment, work methods and safety.
• Integrity of confidential employment and business information.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Honesty, fairness, flexibility and tact, as well as possession of the trust and respect of employees, co-workers and management.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organizations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

HOURS

The hours required for 1st shift are Monday through Friday 4 : 15 AM to 2 : 15 PM. Overtime is also required which can include 12-hour shifts and occasionally Saturday.

The Benefits of Great Northern

• Competitive 401K with company match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• Paid vacation during your first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays / year
• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Company provided life insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance
• A near-site clinic is provided to team members and their families, free of charge
• An on-site nurse is available for team members
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Health / fitness reimbursement

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay.

Expectation

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $
• Max Hiring Rate $
• Allentown, PA, USA

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