Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Production Team Lead to work at one of our facilities. The Production Team Lead reports to the Production Supervisor and exercises direct control over a Production department, coordinating with other Production Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and plan the activities of a specific production department under the master production schedule and manage the hourly workforce (including machine operators such as milling, mixing, canning equipment, etc.) involved in manufacturing products.
• Serve as the lead person for a group of hourly employees (up to 15) utilizing established methods.
• Communicate procedures to all subordinates, ensuring they are understood and implemented when applicable.
• Interpret statistical reports, cycle time specifications, and job orders for workers, and assign duties.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, and supervisory/managerial experience.
• Mechanical skills and knowledge of Production processes.
• Excellent math skills, as well as oral, written, reading, and comprehension skills to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office) and other computer skills.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics through others.
• Strong skills, knowledge, and capability in Manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean, or TPM.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Polish, or sign language.
• Manufacturing Program Planning and Coordination.
• UV/TP/OSF (Ink) Manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Inventory Control.
• Experience with Change Management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.

We support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities with a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable.