Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Crew Lead for our First Quality Print and Packaging plant located in Anderson, SC. This position working under the direction of the Press Manager, will be responsible for training employees to operate, maintain, setting up, and change over machines/equipment within standard operating procedures. The Crew Lead plays a key role in leading the team by providing clear direction, fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring that shift operations run smoothly and efficiently. By serving as the first point of contact for team members, the Crew Lead helps resolve day-to-day challenges, maintains workflow continuity, and supports overall productivity throughout the shift.
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Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for team members
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Responsible for the quality of all products produced on respective crew
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Oversee and train employees to operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed.
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Operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed.
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Run daily trend reports.
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Complete daily housekeeping assignments.
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Maintain utility usage record daily.
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Assist in all support equipment repairs.
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Follow all GMP, SQF, OSHA and plant policies and procedures.
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Perform all other duties as required or directed, with or without accommodation
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Conducts job in a manner which complies with the food safety program (SQF).
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Reports food safety problems immediately to supervisor or a QA team member. Takes action when appropriate.
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High school diploma or GED equivalent required
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Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
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Strong knowledge of machine operation, setup, and changeover procedures
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Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to maintain shift flow
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Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and company policies
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
