LINE LEAD OPERATOR - B TEAM - NIGHTS 6:30P TO 7A

***** This is an internal posting ******* Candidates must have non-woven production experience especially in spunmelt; spunbond; airlaid.  This position is 4 Nights on/4 Nights off - if current Magnera employee, resume is not needed to apply.

Line Lead is ccountable for ensuring the shift safety, uptime, quality, waste rate, and cost performance of the production lines.  Responsible for leading and directing his/her line to perform their assigned job duties, adhering to basic expectations, and rigorous execution of JSAs, SOPS, 6S, and systems. 

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe performance of his/her team members.
• Responsible for safety, product, process, and compliance audits; training of new team members; and team member certifications and recertifications.
• Participation in and active promotion of all safety initiatives including BBS.
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, CpK, and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.
• Develop, implement and maintain operational procedures and controls to ensure products meet customer requirements and meet quality standards.
• Ensure team members are following JSAs and confront any unsafe acts observed as well as giving positive feedback
• Prepare and analyze reports and make recommendations for improvements
• Coordinate, review and communicate customer specifications/changes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the Safety, Quality, Logistics, Process, and Operations teams.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in understanding training and development needs for team members, as well as help execute the development of individuals
• Understand and help positively communicate changes in business situations, production schedules, and company policies.
• Responsible for presenting his/her line results in meetings. This includes being able to explain what happened to drive downtime, waste, quality, rate, and other occurrences as well as how to prevent these occurrences in the future. 
• Responsible for the accurate completion of all paperwork and data entry including but not limited to production and downtime reports, incident reports and the distribution of specifications.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers as well as peers and to solve problems and enhance capabilities of the team
• Ensure required information is disseminated to the team through effective communication meetings, postings and other methods as needed.
• Provide the Shift Supervisor with relevant information and data for performance reviews, conflict resolution, training and development, and potential challenges or opportunities as identified.
• Prepare safety and incident reporting when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or GED equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of recent manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Perform basic math skills and read a tape measure
• Requires a positive team-oriented attitude and communication skills.
• Has strong personal accountability to achieve goals and develops this accountability in others by giving candid and constructive feedback.
• Must also be able to multi-task, with little direction while maintaining a high attention to details.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Job functions will be performed in and around production lines, warehouses, silos’, pumping stations.
• Required to safely access fast moving machinery, which includes rolls with inward nip points.
• Outside weather conditions may affect the temperature in the plant.
• You must wear PPE (which includes a vest, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, bump-caps, gloves) as directed.

EFFORT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed on the plant floor with frequent contact with others.  
• Required to frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs over extremely fast-moving machinery.   
• Required to safely access fast moving machinery, which includes rolls with inward nip points.  
• Requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity. 
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.