Job Description:
Lead the Rhythm of the LineAs our Manufacturing Operations Line Captain, you set the pace for a safe, efficient, and high‑quality production floor. You’ll orchestrate people, materials, and machines so every order ships on time and every standard is met. You’ll coach teammates, tune processes, and keep inventory flowing through SAP with precision. A day in this role Morning huddles align priorities. You verify materials for today’s and tomorrow’s runs, right-size staffing, and kick off changeovers. Through the day, you coach operators, troubleshoot basic equipment and coding/labeling setups, and keep lines clean and audit‑ready. By shift end, SAP transactions are accurate, supplies are replenished, and rework is handled—so tomorrow starts strong. What you’ll tackle Direct daily production to hit schedule, output, and quality goals. Translate priorities and coordinate seamlessly with support teams and line personnel. Confirm materials and inventory for current and upcoming work orders. Balance staffing and allocate resources to maximize throughput. Onboard, orient, and continuously train full‑time and temporary team members. Coach performance and surface production concerns to supervisors promptly. Champion safety, enforce policies, and model safe work practices. Manage SAP inventory transactions to ensure accurate consumption and returns. Keep production areas, equipment, and controlled environments clean and organized. Coordinate changeovers; perform basic equipment setup and troubleshooting, including coding and labeling systems. Ensure supplies are stocked and ready to support daily operations. Support product rework and reconditioning as needed. Partner with fellow Production Leaders, Supervisors, and cross‑functional teams to achieve department goals. Your toolkit High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years in a manufacturing lead/supervisory role, OR an Associate’s/Technical degree plus 2–3 years of manufacturing experience. Demonstrated leadership on the production floor. Hands‑on experience training production staff. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems (preferred).Background in inventory control and material movement/transactions (preferred).Experience coordinating machine changeovers and basic equipment troubleshooting. Comfort with measuring devices, calculators, and computers. Strengths that set you apart Leadership and people management Continuous improvement mindset Conveyor Chain Replacement Warehouse operations familiarity Maintenance and repair aptitude Workplace safety and EHS management Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
