Packaging Lead, 1st shift

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The packaging Team Lead Operator is responsible for assisting the Team Supervisor and Sr. Lead Operator in obtaining scheduled packaging volumes, completing other packaging-oriented goals, and maintaining a high-level of product quality while insuring adherence to plant SOP’s, GMP’s and plant safety requirements. Strict adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), Food Safety, and Food Defense are mandatory.

Schedule

Monday – Friday

5:45am – 2pm

Responsibilities

• Certified to operate a forklift
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve issues
• Knowledgeable of every operator position and demonstrates ability to perform each position if needed due to personnel shortages
• Assists in training new operators
• Knowledgeable of the packaging line flow and demonstrates the ability to identify deficiencies or issues during packaging operations that affect efficiencies, quality, and throughput
• Strictly adheres to all GMP’s And SOP’s
• Communicates directly with Supervisor(s) with any questions, comments, or concerns
• Maintains a positive, knowledgeable attitude and works well with all personnel within the facility
• Works closely with the Packaging Line Quality Technician(s) and reports any quality related incidents or concerns in a timely manner
• Completes all other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Proficient in changeover and cleaning procedures on all equipment including the following:
  • Packaging Line 1
    • Depalletizer, Powder Transfer System, Powder Filler, Seamers (assist if needed), Ink Jet Coders, Conveyor Tracks/Gas Rails, Can Brush Cleaner, X-Ray (assist if needed), Can Checkweigher, Labeler, Over-capper, Case Packer, Case Coder, Shrink Wrap Tunnel
    • Can Seaming Operation
      • Can complete seam teardowns for both metal and composite cans
        • Able to identify when seam evaluations indicate out of specification seams
        • If out of specification, stop production and notify supervisor immediately
      • Can grease all seaming machines per specifications

• Knowledge of all paperwork
  • Completes periodic checks of associated operator paperwork throughout the shift
    • Ensure that paperwork is filled out properly and follows up with operators on any identified errors
    • Ensure that checks are getting done on time and follow up on any missed or late checks
    • Ensure that only the most current forms are being used on the Packaging Line
  • Reviews paperwork at the end of the shift for accuracy and completeness
  • Proficient in the accurate and detailed completion of OIRs
  • Proficient in the detailed completion of work orders

The skills for success

Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $25.00 / Hourly

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.