Production Lead

Job Overview

In the Production Lead I role, you will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of the production employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the Production Manager and Management team.

• Able to perform and be well versed in the Packer I, II and Material Handler I duties.
• Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments to align the production schedule.
• Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate coverage.
• Quality Management:
  Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA Inc.
• Understand and enforce GMP practices.
• Develop team to solve day‑to‑day operational issues and reach performance goals.
• Safety Management.
• Communicate to fellow shift leads that quality issues, shift issues, order changes, and audit shift's Daily Production Report for accuracy.
• Notify appropriate departments of any issues relating to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Train employees per VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e., procedures and work instructions.
• Audit employees for adherence to VPET's Quality Manual System, i.e., procedures and work instructions.
• Make decisions regarding employee performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft programs; able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.
• Read, write and speak English fluently (bi‑lingual is a plus).
• Basic to proficient math and computer skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience beneficial.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

• Requires 90% of time standing and walking on the production floor.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs and use team lift approach when needed.
• Must push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures vary between hot or cold based on outside conditions.
• Fast‑paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education preferred.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan; employer contributes up to 5%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay:
  Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

• Job Title: Production Lead I
• Salary Status: DOE
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Location: Garland
• Reports to: Supervisor / Manager
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging & Containers

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affi­firmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.