3rd Shift Wax Group Lead

Position Summary:

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.

Oversee that required wax batches are made in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. Provide leadership, guidance, and training to Wax Dept. personnel. Serve as back up to Wax Supervisor as required.

Job Functions:

• Develop Component Knowledge
• Utilize batch sheets and standard formulas to accurately identify and measure amounts and weigh each of the components for each job when required. Complete all necessary paperwork thoroughly and accurately to meet company and customer SOP’s
• Combine components in tanks to produce and supply wax batches for fill lines
• Maintain accurate records of Item ID numbers on drums or other temporary containers to track fragrance and other components used
• Work with supervisor to anticipate and meet production demands, including reviewing and adjusting if necessary the wax tech work schedule
• Maintain records for proper and accurate inventory control of wax department components utilizing barcode labels, O2 guns, and the ERP system
• Leads the shift in maintaining the condition of equipment and tools assigned to the area as well as cleanliness and organization of the area to assure a safe working environment
• Cross train and oversee that expected training takes place for Wax Techs in the following areas: Material Handler, Dye Maker, Batch Maker, Startup & Shutdown, Sonication, Wax Deliveries, Data Entry in the ERP system, as well as any additional Wax tech responsibilities
• Back up Wax Supervisor as needed in supervision duties, training and coordination of activities and, in doing so, maintain a strict enforcement of all departmental SOP’s and procedures to maintain safety, quality and accuracy
• Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Wax Supervisor

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises hourly, exempt Wax Team as needed. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; motivating and appraising performance; reward and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Top 3-5 Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to resolve diverse problems, to understand the importance of structure and organization
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Range of Experience:

• 12 months of related experience
• Fork Lift License and pallet jack training are required
• Basic computer skills, data entry experience, and base knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to learn ERP system and O2 guns

Education required:

• High school diploma or GED; or 12 months of related experience and training; or combination of education and experience

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and use hands to handle or feel. The employee must frequently move objects and sometimes lift objects up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is exposure to extreme heat. The temperature can get very hot, depending on the season.

Safety Glasses and steel toe shoes are required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the physical demands and work environment.

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Voluntary PTO Donation Program, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact [email protected] or call 614-933-4005 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.