Lead Inspector Packer

Now Hiring a Lead Inspector Packer for our Overnights Shift! Our Waxahachie location needs a strong leader with a manufacturing background who would perform a wide variety of duties to assist in maintaining department efficiencies at maximum output levels. Work with supervisor and support all assigned personnel and equipment requirements during respective shift. While performing the duties listed below, the lead is required to spend 85% of time on the floor.Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements

• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Assist in start-up, shut down, checking, and troubleshooting of lines as necessary. Set up Inspector Packers daily to make sure all lines are properly covered. Conduct quality checks, correct deficiencies, and initiate quality audits as necessary

• Check all products in the department to ensure quality product is being produced. Ensure adequate amounts of material are in the department to maintain production

• Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain production schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate production information is reported and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in

• Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary

• Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications

• Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals

• Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements

• Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives and problem solving

Core Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• At least one (1) year of related production / manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced work environment

• High School Diploma or GED

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Prior training experience

• Previous experience in a Lead role

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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