Production Lead - Night Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 154391 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Are you interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets? If so we invite you to apply for our Production Lead position for our Clinton, Oklahoma manufacturing facility.

What we offer:

• Great work environment
• $22.95 - $27.00 per hour
• Access to discounted Company products.
• 14 Paid Holidays.
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year.
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1.
• $1 dollar shift differential for off shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match.
• 2-2-3 shift schedules with overtime available.

Sign on Bonus/Internal Referral Program

• After 180 Days, $500 Dollars
• After 90 Days, $500 Dollars

Shift Differential:

• Night Shift: $1/Hour

The Production Lead is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supervising the activities of the Team ensuring individual member goals are achieved in support of assigned Team goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must work closely with other support groups particularly Quality Control and Maintenance to ensure consistent product quality, productivity and safety.
• Provide leadership and coordination for full shift or multiple process areas, often without a production supervisor assigned. Responsible for understanding safe and efficient operation of all processing and packaging equipment.
• Promoting safety at the site, ensuring all associates are working in a safe manner.
• Learn QMP’s, FMOS; and lead with these as roadmap
• Ensure all process reports are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtimes to Supervisor, Maintenance or Quality Assurance when downtime cannot be corrected by the operator.
• Provide a Quality first production environment, and ensure the highest quality of product through the process.
• Facilitate good communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure that changeovers are completely timely and effectively.
• Ensure GMP’s, Site Policies, and Global Policies are adhered to at all times
• First level of escalation for operators
• Meet or exceed the plant productivity goal for the shift.
• Facilitate supplies and resources so that each line may run without delay to complete the shift schedule.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Must be able to work at heights and/or in confined spaces
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• 2+ years leading a team in a goal-oriented capacity
• Knowledge of inventory control principles

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.