Operations Floor Lead

Job Type:  Full-Time
Location Type:  Onsite
Primary Location: 

Shelbyville, Tennessee, US

 

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.

Date Posted:  Jul 7, 2025