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 Extrusion 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…