Ourvita is a global contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional, cosmetic, and healthcare products. With nearly 3,000 dedicated colleagues worldwide, over 690 years of combined expertise and a strong focus on R&D and innovation, we partner with leading brands to deliver science-based, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and bring innovative products to market. Our vision is for high-quality health and beauty products to be available when and where people need them, transforming lives and advancing healthcare worldwide through our commitment to development, distribution and building a network of global partners. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Line Lead to join our team and contribute to this mission.
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 1st shift, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The Line Lead will engage the shift production team for the assigned area/lines and ensure the standard work processes are followed.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Actively staff, plan, and execute full clean, partial clean, lot change, power hour.
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Provide operator performance feedback for improvement to supervision/Line Focus Team.
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Ensure that Machine Operators are properly trained.
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Support validation team for process validation activities.
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Report daily results on KPI’s (e.g. Safety, Quality, OEE, Root Cause Identification)
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Effectively communicate and work with LFT, other departments, and other shifts through effective shift handoffs.
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Actively build capability of team members to take on more process ownership and autonomy.
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Drive sense of urgency by knowing all line downtime and escalating quickly.
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Spend majority of time on the floor to support team in capability/skill building and escalate to get help.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Safety Protocol:
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Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
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Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
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Support safety policies and programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience / Certifications:
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High school diploma and 1-year related experience.
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1 - 3 years of experience, preferably in a food, pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement or a dry products company in a lead or supervisory role.
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1 – 3 years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
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1 - 3 years of experience working with automated manufacturing lines used to produce tablets and powders.
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1 – 3 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment used to produce dry products.
Skills Required:
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Comply with all safety regulations and maintain safe work practices.
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Knowledge of equipment qualification, facilities, preventative maintenance and calibration programs.
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Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Ability to write OPL’s to support LFT’s when requested.
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Ability to determine process adherence excellence (e.g. CL, CIL, OPL, PM, Root Cause)
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Ability to foresee problems or issues before they arise and select the best course of action to prevent and/or resolve the problem.
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Ability to work as part of a team with members across the organization.
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Ability to lead operators on a daily basis, including coaching and mentoring operators.
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Ability to provide feedback and insight to management regarding the daily operations of the production department.
At Ourvita, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive market pay, quarterly bonus, and a benefits package including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
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Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
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Retirement Plan 401(k) match
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Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Opportunities for advancement
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Fitness discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
If you are a motivated and skilled Line Lead with a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today and join our dynamic team at Ourvita.
