Shift Lead Packaging Technician - 3rd shift
Opella
Summary
At Opella, we simplify self-care for real people. As a Packaging Technician Shift Lead, you become part of that mission – turning ideas into products that actually reach hands and homes. This role is where precision, consistency, and accountability come together to support our self-care revolution.
Job description
About the job
As a Shift Lead you are a strong performing and committed Technician that will have responsibility to lead other technicians/equipment owners on your shift team. You will have responsibility and autonomy for ensuring the team delivers the +QDCI results necessary to achieve the business needs. You and your team will accomplish this through rigorous application of the site’s HSE, Quality, AM and SMS standards, strong collaboration, and excellent communication. You will be a key part of our continuous journey to grow and to build the benchmark manufacturing culture. You will be a “working” leader with continued expectation to operate equipment on the line or in the area.
Main responsibilities
- Role model servant leadership, empowerment, engagement, ownership, commitment, safety, and quality
- Support execution of personnel systems to grow capability of team (skill matrices, IDP’s, performance discussions, compliance training, etc.)
- Flow to the work as needed in order meet business needs
- Ability to work cross-functionally, interact with other organizations, operating teams, and department leadership
- Lead Level 1 +QDCI
- Lead team in execution of AM and SMS standards (CIL, Centerlines, PM’s, etc.)
- Perform process confirmations against execution of standards
- Lead team to deliver on all +QDCI results
- Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with HSE and Quality standards
- Drive breakthrough results in overall OEE performance
Basic Qualifications
- Must be in good standing with a strong performance history
- Must be qualified in multiple areas/equipment/processes
- Must have demonstrated capability to communicate laterally and upward
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across multiple lines/areas/plants
- Informal leadership examples/demonstration
- Demonstrated ability to teach/develop
About you
- Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
- Technical Competencies: You should be proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers
- Physical Ability: You must be capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude
- Special Requirements: You are required to comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards
- Pre-employment Testing: You need to complete the required pre-employment testing
- Desired Qualifications: Additional qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, and familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
- Proficient in operating packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers
- Capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, with exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude
- Must be in good standing with a strong performance history
- Must be qualified in multiple areas/equipment/processes
- Must have demonstrated capability to communicate laterally and upward
- Comply with dress code regulations and undergo necessary training
- Complete required pre-employment testing
Benefits
- Company employee benefit programs
Company overview
Opella is a consumer healthcare company specializing in retail health and personal care products. The company focuses on developing and distributing accessible healthcare solutions for everyday wellness needs. Operating in the retail health sector, Opella likely offers a range of over-the-counter products, personal care items, and health maintenance solutions designed for consumer use. While specific product details are not available, companies in this sector typically provide items such as vitamins, supplements, first aid products, personal hygiene items, and other health-related consumer goods. Opella appears to serve the growing market of consumers seeking convenient, retail-based healthcare options that bridge the gap between traditional medical products and everyday wellness. The company's positioning in retail health suggests a focus on making essential healthcare products more accessible to the general public through various retail channels, potentially including pharmacies, supermarkets, and online platforms.