Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Crew Lead for our First Quality Print and Packaging plant located in Anderson, SC.  This position working under the direction of the Press Manager, will be responsible for training employees to operate, maintain, setting up, and change over machines/equipment within standard operating procedures. The Crew Lead plays a key role in leading the team by providing clear direction, fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring that shift operations run smoothly and efficiently. By serving as the first point of contact for team members, the Crew Lead helps resolve day-to-day challenges, maintains workflow continuity, and supports overall productivity throughout the shift.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for team members
• Responsible for the quality of all products produced on respective crew
• Oversee and train employees to operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed.
• Run daily trend reports.
• Complete daily housekeeping assignments.
• Maintain utility usage record daily.
• Assist in all support equipment repairs.
• Follow all GMP, SQF, OSHA and plant policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as required or directed, with or without accommodation
• Conducts job in a manner which complies with the food safety program (SQF).
• Reports food safety problems immediately to supervisor or a QA team member. Takes action when appropriate.

Education and experience requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of machine operation, setup, and changeover procedures
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to maintain shift flow
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and company policies

Work Environment:

Manufacturing operations

Physical Requirements:

• Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.

• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.

• Occasional climbing and reaching

• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift

• Frequent lifting or carrying items/product weighing 10 pounds.

• Occasional lifting or carrying items/product weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Constant use of hands

• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.

• Operation of cranes, hoists, hand trucks and roll manipulators throughout shift.

• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.

• Occasional climbing of steps.

• Balance required for some tasks.

• Maintains 5s housekeeping standards

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to maintain records and logs

• Ability to climb ladders and work from high ground – not afraid of heights

• Ability to operate a PC

• Ability to use hand tools proficiently

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days or nights)

• Ability to work in a Tobacco Free Facility and on a Tobacco Free Campus

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.