Wipes Team Lead (B-Crew)

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 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. 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 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 youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Team Lead for our Nutek Disposable located in McElhattan.

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for overseeing that all team members are assigned and performing their specific job duties in a safe competent efficient and productive manner. Also coordinates with Supervisor team members and all support departments to ensure completion of daily tasks and team goals and expectations.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

• Follows necessary GMP FDA and ISO regulations/guidelines.

• Monitors and maintains quality standards for the product.

• Ensures that raw materials are available when needed and removed from the production area when not in use.

• Monitors cleanliness in all areas of the plant and directs efforts to maintain excellent housekeeping.

• Assists maintenance personnel with troubleshooting as required.

• Assists with the training of new operators.

• Completes all shift paperwork properly and monitors the completion and accuracy of operator paperwork.

• Ensures team members are working competently and productively.

• Ensures in a timely manner.

• Records appropriate information to enable batch-to-batch traceability.

• Follows instructions of the Supervisor.

• Promptly communicates with supervisor regarding safety quality process or personnel issues.

• Organizes team member assignments prior to start of shift.

• Keeps focus on the production floor and personnel throughout the shift

• Is available at all times to help team members or direct them to the proper support team.

• Assists with minor administrative tasks (i.e. providing input for employee reviews).

• Sets an example for others to follow by exhibiting personal actions habits and mannerisms that represent company standards.

• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Technician II Certification required

• Completion of 3 Leadership Training Courses as required by the Pay-for-Skills Program.

• Must be able to communicate well with all team members supervisors and other Team Leaders.

• Must exhibit good leadership ability in challenging situations.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced.

• Team oriented.

• Wet operation.

• Variety of fragrance additives to wet wipes.

• Temperature ranging from 68 - 70.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk/stand 100% of the time during a 12 hour shift.

• Manual lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Daily sweeping and organization of floor and machine.

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 (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 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 Qualityis 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.

For immediate consideration please go to the Careers section at to complete our online application.