Crew Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

The Crew Leader leads operational crews and performs various tasks associated with the formulation and movement of product, raw materials and other commodities. This position operates packaging and formulation equipment in production to maximize the output of the production line and performs online maintenance of all production-related equipment.

• Leads crew of employees in the packaging of formulated products.
• Meets all quality specifications in a safe and reliable manner.
• Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to all quality control standards.
• Completes production sheets accurately.
• Performs system cleanouts and product changeover between production campaigns.
• Sets up equipment and raw materials for next production run.
• Troubleshoots all packaging and formulation equipment.
• Performs online and simple repairs of equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance of department equipment.
• Ensures the completion of production paperwork, batch sheets and quality control paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identifies quality control issues and problems and reports them to leadership.
• Develops a run plan using the processor manuals.
• Utilizes the run plan in training team members prior to a campaign.
• Performs quality assurance tests including pH, density, emulsion, Karl Fisher, Particle size, wet screen, dry screen and viscosity.
• Performs formulator functions when required.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
• Manages other team members.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of production/manufacturing experience is required.

• Ability to use various types of packaging machinery to perform all functions on the packaging line.
• Math skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Operate and understand electronic controlled equipment.
• Understands pneumatics, pressure and the pumping of liquids.
• Knowledge of pumps and valves.
• Lift truck operator certification.
• Ability to work over 40 hours as needed.
• Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short…