Production Line Captain
- Job Number: 20140655
- Location: East Hartford, CT
- Country: United States
- Date Posted: 4/23/2024
- Type: Full time
- Employment Type: Regular
1ST Shift Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM M-F or until work is completed
What Assembly contributes to Cardinal Health?
Performs a variety of tasks ranging from training and supervising team members, preparing reports addressing quality and assembly issues. Planning and executing production runs. Managing inventory control systems, troubleshoot equipment problems and ensure production process meets company standards and customer expectations. May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of Production Line Captain is to assist the Team Lead in the smooth operation of the production floor and minimizing scrap generation from processes and promote workplace safety. Provide process information to lead and team so production equipment may be optimized and/or process corrected. Assist with training of personnel to perform various functions every day within each assigned area. Facilitate work flow and ensure product quality is maintained.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED preferred
1-3+ years related experience preferred
Comfortable learning computer programs to make labels
Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift of 8 hours or more required for lifting items
Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice, including occasional Saturdays
Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment; accountable to Cardinal Health’s EHS as well as QRA policies and procedures.
Aptitude to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting hourly established quotas and performance standards
Responsibilities
Maintains a positive attitude to present to the direct labor workforce to drive a positive work environment.
Responsible for department operations in the absence of lead, working closely with the to meet production standards.
Assist the lead in assigning departmental tasks, schedule department associates and monitor performance of equipment and personnel. Ensure tracking systems are maintained.
Ensure that production personnel complete all pertinent paperwork pertaining to the finished product being produced to established guidelines in the manufacturing procedures.
Monitor machinery and process goals during shift and make adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum performance of processes.
Supports continuous improvement through management of the 5S system and facilitation of team improvement activities such as process improvement, equipment layout and personnel utilization.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor with or without accommodation
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
May provide technical guidance and training to others
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with minimal degree of supervision. Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
Provides guidance to less experienced team members
May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise
Anticipated hourly range: $19.80 per hour - $28.20 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 04/23/2024
*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.