Line Lead

Cartersville, GA

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Harris, 30Seconds Cleaner, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

This Line Lead is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence. The position oversees production area start-ups, shutdowns, line changeovers, and material verification while maintaining continuous output and accurate documentation. The role directs and supports production team members, provides backup coverage during breaks or absences, and ensures compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements. Responsibilities also include routine quality checks, data entry in Syspro, performance tracking, training and coaching operators, enforcing safety policies, and maintaining a clean, organized, 5S-compliant manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

Daily start-up and shutdown of production area
Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
Verify materials to be used in production match requirements in the Bill of Materials
Documenting daily production performance and issues
Maintain continual production to maximize daily output
Perform routine quality testing of product
Enter data into Syspro to close jobs and print pallet placards
Direct the efforts of production team to meet the targets
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lead by example and coordinate daily activities of production team members in assigned manufacturing areas while modeling company values and expectations.
Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule adherence, and efficiency objectives.
Lead line startups and changeovers on shop floor in a timely and efficient manner to maximize uptime and productivity.
Serve as backup for production associates and line operators during breaks or absences to ensure uninterrupted production.
Train, coach, and cross-train machine operators and team members on equipment operations, material handling, gauging, documentation, and safety requirements.
Ensure compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality specifications, and production documentation requirements.
Perform routine quality checks including visual inspections, audits, and documentation reviews to ensure product conformity.
Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production floor.
Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant (Visual Factory) production environment.
Motivate, engage, and support team members while providing coverage for breaks and lunches when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

Must have good listening and interpersonal communications skills
Must be able to effectively drive production team to meet the standards
1-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting
Syspro experience a plus
Ability to read and write basic English
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Job Title:

Line Lead

PBB Job Code:

LNLD

Mercer Job Code:

PSK.02.002.S20

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Production Manager

Job Function:

Production Line Lead

Work Location:

Cartersville, GA

Travel Required:

None

Line Lead

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