Packaging Lead 2nd shift

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula! 

The Packaging Lead assumes a lead role in the day-to-day activities of the packaging lines and ensures consistent quality
and efficient operations of the packaging line machinery within the packaging department. Leads, motivates, and ensures
proper training of staff in the department, addresses concerns, and/or escalates issues to management as needed. The
Packaging Lead coordinates and participates in all aspects of the packaging process including machine operation,
documentation, and the implementation of product specifications. The Packaging Lead is also responsible for
ensuring that product is available to run, ensuring packaging materials are in place, and is responsible for the efficient
running of multiple machines within the assigned department.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $30.46/hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.     

• Ensure adherence to the Company policies, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety, proper attire,
  and personal protective equipment.


•  Ensure that all the necessary paperwork for production runs is completed daily.


• Coordinate with fellow team leaders if people are available while lines are down or if additional people are
  required to staff package lines.


• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor and Manager to schedule maintenance, sanitation, and complete work
  orders.


• Work with the Production Supervisor and Manager to ensure adequate product and packaging for efficient runs
  and that product runs on time to maintain the schedule.


• Oversee change over, change of film, verification of packaging specifications, and other related activities.


• Use safe and proper procedures to operate machinery.


•  Identify and lead improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.


• Follow and lead improvements to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork for production runs daily.


•  Assist in projecting manufactured inventories for the packaging lines.


• Assist in coordinating with the other departments within the manufacturing area to ensure sufficient product
  levels.

The Packaging Lead carries out People Leader Responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and guidance to employees in the department including training and daily scheduling.


• Ensure staff are using safe and proper procedures to operate all machinery.


• Ensure staff understand and follow Company standards of quality and produce quality items.


• Coordinate staff across all packaging lines to achieve the most efficient production runs. Ensure proper headcount
  at all times.


• Establish schedules and support breaks, lunch, and other rotation schedules.


•  Coordinate and ensure completion of all training for Operator team including operations, safety, and quality.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 4 years’ experience in manufacturing.


• 3 years’ experience in packaging machine operation with mastery of all functions on all packaging lines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proven leadership, teamwork, training, and communication skills.


•  Strong decision-making, teamwork, time management, analytical, and mechanical skills.


•  Advanced understanding of all related GMP requirements.


•  Proficiency with production management software.


• Intermediate computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• 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.


•  Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with internal staff and management. Ability
  to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
  manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
  customers or employees of organization.


• Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to apply common sense
  understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems
  involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and
requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is usually loud. The position works in wet or humid conditions, near
mechanical moving parts, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe
work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN
BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.