Packaging Maintenance Supervisor

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 Packaging Maintenance Supervisor for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon GA. This position will be responsible for supervising directing and coordinating the training and work of all packaging maintenance personnel who maintain troubleshoot repair and adjust the packaging end machinery equipment and components. As a working supervisor this role is also responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment to ensure products are packed efficiently and meet quality standards.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observe all safety rules and always use proper safety equipment

• Follow necessary GMP FDA and ISO regulations

• Supervise direct and coordinate all Packaging processes and training of associates

• Assign and monitor progress of assigned work or projects

• Assist with troubleshooting of all machinery equipment and components when required

• Manage change over documentation and set-ups

• Manage equipment reliability

• Share knowledge with team members to promote a high skill level in the group

• Contact outside vendors for special projects when required

• Prepare reports and updates in a clear and concise manner

• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required higher education preferred

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience

• Advanced knowledge of technology and mechanics

• Strong leadership communication and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail

Working environment: The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be working in manufacturing and warehouse conditions which may or may not be temperature controlled. Overtime is required when necessary. Hearing protection is required. Must be able to work around moving equipment.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to walk/stand the majority of an eight shift

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Frequent use of hands

• Frequent reaching overhead

• Frequent stooping kneeling bending and squatting

• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift including materials requiring up to 75lbs of force to maneuver

• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift

• Occasional climbing of steps

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!