Shift Lead - 1st Shift

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Chattanooga, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
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June 13, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R2843880

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Job Description Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
** As a globally certified B Corp company,
** we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at .#
** 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.#
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* 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#
** About You**
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* Education:

** You must have a High School Diploma or GED
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* 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.

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
** We Are Challengers.
** We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by…