Production Lead – Concord, NC

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• Ensure that Packaging Operators and packaging lines are operating efficiently and effectively.
• Work with Material Expediters and warehouse staff to coordinate the movement of product between the manufacturing and warehousing areas.
• Coordinate the release of work orders to packing lines based on packaging schedule
• Assign labor to packing line based on schedule and employee capabilities
• Serve as a “Qualified Trainer” as needed.
• Take active role in shift transition period to ensure smooth and efficient change of personnel.
• Field most of packaging operator questions/issues regarding production. Involve supervisor in issues that are more complicated.
• Perform administrative shift/production tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Triage Maintenance calls from packaging lines
• Fill in as Supervisor for vacation coverage
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Work experience with food or beverage industry a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, TOPS, JD Edwards, and Spec Management Systems.
• Ability to effectively establish working relationships with various Westrock departments / supervisors and management personnel.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours as needed to support operational needs.
• Ability to operate and become a trainer on packaging equipment
• Ability to resolve minor mechanical issues on packaging lines
• Ability to fill in as packaging operator
• Flexibility to work other shifts or other sites as needed