Technical Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Provides employee coaching and development to all PE board technical staff.
• Makes technical decisions and works through process issues following proper protocols.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Leads the continuous improvement projects within the PE boards manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for updating Standard Operating Procedures and Line condition monitoring.
• Assists with achieving daily production requirements and accurately reporting these results.
• Participates in and actively support facility safety systems.
• Understands and utilize the Quality Assurance system.
• Provides leadership and manages department priorities with regard to process controls and product efficiencies.
• Assists production manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control and performance management.
• Has direct liaison with maintenance and engineering personnel to correct issues regarding equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in plastics extrusion or plastics manufacturing.
• 1-2 years previous Technical experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge to include Kaizen training, 5S and work experience, a plus.
• Quality management systems experience, a plus.

Skills

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Employee technical training and development.
• Ability to read, interpret and complete production schedules and reporting forms.
• Measurement of performance to goals and standards. (KPI’s and departmental metrics)
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Systems and continuous improvement orientation.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues; report and/or correct problems in an effective manner. Utilizing RCA tools
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Mechanical ability.
• Extrusion and downstream production knowledge
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong team leadership and team player.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive, competitive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a sense of belonging.

Schedule

• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Ability to