Job Information
Dart Container Lead Production Support in Federalsburg, Maryland
Lead Production Support
Apply now »
Date: Apr 26, 2024
Location: Federalsburg, MD, US
Company: Dart Container
Perform a wide variety of duties to assist in maintaining department efficiencies at maximum output levels. Work with supervisor and support all assigned personnel and materials, resources and equipment requirements during respective shift. While performing the duties listed below, the lead is required to spend 85% of time on the floor.
Day-to-Day Role:
Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Provide lead support over materials handling, production, warehouse, or multiple areas within the plant that may span multiple departments or functions
Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary
Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate information is reported, and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in
Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications
Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals
Perform processes in SAP as required
Track and maintain appropriate documentation
Create, compile, and deliver required reports
Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements
Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives
May also perform one or more of the following:
Assist in start-up, shut down, checking, and troubleshooting of lines as necessary.
Set up operators daily to make sure all lines are properly covered.
Conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary
Check all products and/or materials in the department to ensure quality product is being produced and appropriate inventory levels are being maintained.
Familiar with and able to perform general preventive maintenance on equipment. Notify and collaborate with maintenance department as required.
Oversee work to insure incoming or outgoing shipments
Oversee carousel and conveyer operations
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
At least one (1) year of related production / manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced work environment
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated leadership skills
Previous plant software experience required
Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
SAP experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Prior training experience
Previous experience in a Lead role
Previous powered industrial truck experience
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.
If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.