Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift (Sales)

The Team Leader provides supervision, training, and guidance to team members on an assigned shift, including technicians, machine operators, and utility workers. You will communicate expectations in the areas of production, safety, quality, housekeeping, documentation, and team interaction. You will also manage performance for assigned team members.

We Offer

• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Set Schedules:  8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday! (Currently hiring for 2nd shift. Training for this position may take place on another shift.)
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

You Will

• Monitor and approve necessary setting adjustments, performing machine repairs maintenance as needed
• Ensure preventative maintenance requirements are done as outlined by machine specifications and preventative maintenance guidelines
• Have a working knowledge of various product orders by following all material requirements and customer requests
• Ensure quality control checks are being done and help to maintain customer requirements, according to specifications
• Ensure correct housekeeping procedures on machinery and in designated work areas are maintained
• Attend training sessions and conducts team meetings

You Have

• Ability to work Monday-Friday (2nd shift) with OT as needed. Training for this position may take place on a shift different than the one you're hired for.
• Associate's Degree or higher preferred; relevant experience will be considered
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing production experience, with a preference for plastic manufacturing
• Experience providing on-the-job training & task guidance to others
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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