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 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. 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 solutions. In 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, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Production Team Lead for our First Quality Retail Services located in Lewistown, PA.  This position will be responsible for utilizing material and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process while maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical equipment and components.

Primary responsibilities include:

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.Maintains quality standards for the product being produced, and performs quality checks as required.Utilizes vision and product to correctly make phasing and PLS adjustments to ensure the product is within specification.Examines defects and scrap causes and whenever possible take appropriate corrective action; ensures production delays are documented on downtime report.Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical and operational issues on production line equipment and takes corrective action to resolve these issues.Operates assigned machine competently and productively.Performs changeovers on production line equipment.Assists production, maintenance, and controls support personnel, as needed.Properly completes all necessary paperwork.Keeps a current logbook on machine operation and troubleshooting.Keeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all times.Plans, communicates, and executes the plan for the day, utilizing the entire line team.Responsible for the overall team performance, and provides clear direction and expectations for the line team.Effectively communicates with supervision and support departments to effectively manage machine downtime and associated outagesManages line through team approach principals and developing effective, self- sustaining work teams.Properly trains new team members assigned to their line.Assists the Supervisor.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Completion of all required training and assessments.Ability to effectively operate machine technology at advanced level with basic knowledge and use of hand tools.Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap and production.Standard knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent leadership skills.Ability to work in and manage a team oriented environment.Ability to communicate orally and written.Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.High School diploma or equivalent required.One to two years of trade school or college preferred.Three years manufacturing experience preferred.Prior computer experience preferred.Must currently be an Assistant Team Leader to be eligible for this position.

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 opportunitiesPaid time off (three-week minimum)Medical, dental and vision starting day one401(k) with employer matchPaid parental leaveChild and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)Tuition assistanceWellness program with savings of up to $4,000 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 Quality is 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.