Extrusion Team Lead

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following:

* Assists area management as needed in all areas of the Extrusion Department.

* Leads and delegates tasks to team members to ensure production area cleanliness and adherence to safety requirements.

* Communicates with Extrusion operators to ensure company guidelines are followed.

* Communicates Extrusion department goals and objectives to the team.

* Informs production management of any issues or disputes between employees and defuses/resolves the situation.

* Trains new employees on basic Safety and cGMP guidelines.

* Ensure that delegated tasks from area management are carried out in a safe and timely manner.

* Uses SAP/MES to start/close/suspend orders in a timely manner.

* Links/returns raw materials using MES/SAP to ensure accurate inventory levels

* Operates and troubleshoots extrusion and auxiliary equipment.

* Leads and performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed by area management.

* Performs and documents in-process sampling.

* Completes all required documentation accurately per cGMP requirements.

* Makes process setting adjustments to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained.

* Performs routine daily maintenance and repairs on process and building equipment as directed.

* Verifies that extruded products are package and labelled correctly.

* Any other responsibilities assigned by area management.

Qualifications/Education/Special Skills

* Physical ability to perform activity in the extrusion room

* High School Diploma or GED

* Prior experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment

* Ability to use common mechanical hand tools

* Strong mechanical aptitude

* Strong organizational skills

* Strong communication skills