Shift Lead Technician - 3rd Shift

Shift Lead Technician - 3rd Shift | Opella

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Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over‑The‑Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health into people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

As a Shift Lead you are a strong performing and committed Technician that will lead other technicians/equipment owners on your shift team. You will have responsibility and autonomy for ensuring the team delivers the +QDCI results necessary to achieve the business needs. You and your team will accomplish this through rigorous application of the site’s HSE, Quality, AM and SMS standards, strong collaboration, and excellent communication.

You will be a “working” leader with continued expectation to operate equipment on the line or in the area.

• Role model servant leadership, empowerment, engagement, ownership, commitment, safety, and quality
• Support execution of personnel systems to grow capability of team (skill matrices, IDPs, performance discussions, compliance training, etc.)
• Flow to the work as needed to meet business needs
• Work cross‑functionally, interacting with other organizations, operating teams, and department leadership
• Lead Level 1 +QDCI
• Lead team in execution of AM and SMS standards (CIL, Centerlines, PMs, etc.)
• Perform process confirmations against execution of standards
• Lead team to deliver all +QDCI results
• Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with HSE and Quality standards
• Drive breakthrough results in overall OEE performance

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  Manufacturing production – operating high‑speed packaging or assembly equipment, start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, fillers, cappers, labelers, bundlers, etc.
• Physical Ability:
  Capable of lifting 25‑60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude
• Special Requirements:
  Compliance with dress code, willing to undergo training, work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards
• Pre‑employment Testing:
  Completion of required pre‑employment testing
• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP

At Opella, you will enjoy challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

North America Applicants Only. Hourly Range: $26.17 – $34.89. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the link.

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status;

domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.