Job Description

American Nitrile (AN) Operations, LLC

Line Leads

American Nitrile’s mission is to bring quality manufacturing back to the United States through our state-of-the-art nitrile glove facility, located in Grove City. We are thrilled to be recruiting great folks to join our team and we will strive to provide a culture that is fun, engaging, and offers an amazing challenge! We will strive to be the Best Workplace in Ohio!

We offer a place to be yourself where the position you hold is critical for every life-saving glove we produce!

Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That's why American Nitrile strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. You'll work smart here and we'll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares about your well-being. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every team member can thrive.

www.americannitrile.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

     This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production lines; line quality and utilization/rotation of line team in accordance with company specifications. Ensure work area is free of debris, spilled product, and prompt reporting of unsafe condition to management, which may jeopardize safety or product quality.

Must be committed to providing our customers a product that is safe and meets specifications, regulations, and statutory requirements.

In this role, you will be expected to have an in depth understanding of the technical and operational aspects of the line or area. This is a hands-on role that will require you to operate equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across multiple pieces of equipment.

DAILY & MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø  Meets specifics of customer orders in a timely manner.

Ø  Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues.

Ø  Operates various pieces of equipment (i.e., forklift).

Ø  Reports any mechanical problems.

Ø  Utilizes continuous-improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Ø  Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and required work-safe practices.

Ø  Communicates and enforces company policies to the AN team, including safety regulations.

Ø  Responsible for in-process inspection procedures.

Ø  Optimize production line efficiency by monitoring productivity and quality.

Ø  Drive Lean Initiative for your area of responsibility which includes: Performance Boards, Metrics Updating, Huddles, 5s, and process improvement on lines.

Ø  Trains and supervises new production line employees.

Ø  Approve time and attendance; obtain overtime authorizations.

Ø  Focused on resources and goals of the AN team, team motivator and coach!

Ø  Performs other duties as assigned.

Ø  Acknowledgment, appreciation and giving due credit.

Ø  Actively listens.

Ø  Shows commitment.

Ø  Acts with integrity.

Ø  Acts objectively.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work well with others – lead teams.

Regular attendance and being on time are a must.

High school diploma or GED.

At least three years' production line experience in a related industry.

Extensive knowledge of product specifications and production standards.

In-depth knowledge of industry regulations.

People management & Reporting experience.

Experience with mechanical systems

Experience with chemical handling

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read, understand, document and maintain records as required.

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Familiar with inventory control using RF scanning.

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. frequently

Forklift license

Ability to work well with others

Regular attendance and being on time are a must.

Excellent organizational skills.

Physical skills like movement, coordination, and dexterity.

Regular attendance and being on time are a must.

Able to cope with continuous time sensitive work environment

Good hand eye coordination and motor skills.

Good vision with or without glasses or vision correction

Be able to work standing - for 45 minutes at a time.

Comfortable alternating tasks during shift (Packaging to product testing)

Dress and safety requirements:

Good hygiene standards.  Frequent hand washing.  Covering of all open body hair.

No loose or hanging clothing or jewelry. Legs must be covered. Work pants or jeans preferred.

Must wear hairnets, beard covers, and disposable glove while in packing area

Work in noisy environment - ear protection required

Safety shoes/boots required

Walk up to 6 miles per day

Lead and direct teams of up to 10 people in continuous fast paced production environment.

2-3 years in continuous manufacturing environment preferable.

Basic computer skills. 

Basic Spreadsheets and data entry skills

Comfortable making decisions in short notice without management intervention.

Ability to understand and operate multi station machinery.

Previous experience or familiarity write SOPs and work instructions.  

Apply by submitting your information: www.americannitrile.com/careers