LOCATION:  Packaging Operations Center

 Shelbyville, TN

 

JOB TITLE: Operations Floor Lead

 

DATE OF NOTICE:  7/7/2025                                                                                           Job Classification: Indirect Labor, Hourly

LAST DATE TO APPLY:  7/21/2025                                                                              Reports to: Operations Supervisor

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  Responsibilities

Assist Team Lead prior to shift start to develop a plan for staffing all required lines At shift start ability to organize all lines with required number of team members Ensure all lines have proper labels and documentation for their orders Complete Production Job Start-up Verification form on all lines Wear all required safety PPE Monitor all team’s performance in Safety, Quality, and Throughput and make changes as necessary Perform quality checks throughout the shift Ability to coach and develop team members Build production samples for engineering sign off as needed. Assist with production line set-up as needed Monitor housekeeping and perform audits at least weekly Ensure the teams are processing orders properly, handle returns and rejected materials correctly Ensure all lines are left in good condition at shift end Address basic issues on the production floor and escalate as necessary Communicate all issues to Team Lead, Supervisor, or staffing agency representative in a timely manner

 Requirements

 

HS Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Team oriented Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills with strong attention to detail including speed and accuracy in counting and verification. Strong communication both written and verbal Ability to work overtime as needed.

 

 

Essential Functions

 

Occasional lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects frequently Move light weight objects or material overhead occasionally Bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists Ability to perform standing job for 12 consecutive hours Operate computer and other production equipment Ascend/descend ladder

 

Manual Effort Applied                                                                                       Time Effort Applied

Negligible             --Up to 1 lb                                                                            Rare                       --Up to 15%

Very Light              --Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs                                                Occasional            --Over 15% and up to 40%

Light                       --Over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs                                            Frequent                --Over 40% and up to 70%

Average                 --Over 25 lbs. and up to50 lbs                                           Continuous           --Over 70%

Heavy                    --Over 50 lbs                                                                         Occasional            --Over 15% and up to 40%

 

Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.