Production Lead- Alltrista Springfield

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures using proprietary engineering processes and extensive capabilities across five global locations. Core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

About the role

Accountable for maintaining a safe, quality-oriented, and efficient work environment during assigned shifts while ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage production floor responsibilities, including standardization of manpower utilization, material efficiencies, and documented quality evaluation to maximize capabilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely input into the Mattec system for corrections or improvements.
• Foster a productive, proactive work environment through ongoing training and development of team members.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the shift, ensuring professional competence and skill for all assigned responsibilities.
• Standardize daily production to exceed customer expectations.
• Provide detailed shift-to-shift notes, documenting problems and corrective actions taken during the shift.
• Submit reports and documentation as required by policy or requested by staff.
• Coordinate with supervisors, managers, and departments to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Distribute and prioritize work assignments for the production team, following through until completion.
• Provide timely information for performance reviews, evaluations, and recommendations for corrective actions or promotions.
• Maintain enforcement of and compliance with policies and procedures to ensure safety and desired results.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate 5-S program.
• Train and develop shift personnel to maximize operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Process, and Tooling teams on issues beyond the shift team’s skill level.
• Lead Continuous Process Improvements to reduce waste, improve processes, enhance housekeeping, and achieve cost savings.
• Ensure adequate supplies are on hand for smooth operations and requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Drive documentation processes for road maps, change-over checklists, and batch records.
• Communicate expectations and changes effectively with groups, individuals, and departments.
• Develop rosters for daily production and contingency plans for unforeseen changes.
• Use the production schedule and priority list to identify and collect proper documentation for job and tool changes.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer capabilities, including MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate accurately with individuals and teams, fostering cohesion.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated diplomacy in day-to-day interactions with a commitment to task urgency.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as a value-add to plant team efforts.

Pay

Starts at $21/hr.

Schedule

12-hour shift: 8:00 AM to 8:15 PM. Week 1: 3 days; Week 2: 4 days.