Overview

About BerryAt Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Purpose: Coordinates the daily activities of the Production Team to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency while developing a team environment. Leadership to include continuous improvement of people, process and products. Ensures product quality by utilizing statistical methods to control production processes. Provides for a safe work environment through proper training and communications.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

Have exemplary personal conduct that demonstrates integrity, commitment, judgment and courtesy to all co-workers, customers and vendors.

Be a “Champion” of safe work behaviors through: Exemplary personal safety habits. Stringent enforcement of Safety Rules and Procedures. Regular performance of safety audits for all areas of control. Audits are then used as a basis for coaching associates on safe work habits. Ensure all associates receive required safety training and attend scheduled safety meetings. Use of Team Meetings to discuss pertinent information, “Tool Box” meetings are also considered. Assume responsibility with regards to team members for the following: Monitor and manage timekeeping records and vacation usage for all employees on shift. Ensure new hires are appropriately trained in good manufacturing practices (GMP), quality standards and machine operations. Perform timely Performance Reviews for direct reports with properly identified strengths, improvement opportunities and career development initiatives. Administer and document disciplinary action as necessary with input from Operations Manager and Human Resources Manager. Participates in all phases of new hire selection and advancements. Provides atmosphere that fosters open, honest communication within team, with other teams and across departments. Motivates team members to produce products that meet or exceeds customer expectations by: Using sound statistical methods. Ensuring team members have appropriate training and coaching in statistical methods. Communicating with Process Control/Engineering Department on customer specifications and needs. Motivates team members to perform at or above expected levels of productivity by: Coordinating team activities that support plant and company goals. Staffing equipment as appropriate for the work level. Facilitating problem solving efforts of the team. Works with Maintenance and Process Engineering Departments to establish operational “Best Practices”. Contacts appropriate resources to communicate issues and receive direction for persistent problems. Takes actions to control emergency situations and ensures appropriate management personnel are notified

Qualifications

Qualifications: "To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two years’ experience in plastics manufacturing environment. Good math skills, the ability to lead, process knowledge, problem solving skills and strong interpersonal skills. Computer aptitude

Physical/Cognitive Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands & fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms and hands; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, the ability to focus, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Equipment:

Must be familiar with the operation of plastic processing equipment to include: extruders, blenders, winders etc. The employee is also required to drive a forklift. Must also be familiar with office equipment to include computers copiers and fax machine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job the employee regularly works near moving machinery. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent excursions into high noise areas.

Internal and External Contacts:

This position regularly interacts with all levels of hourly personnel, support staff and management. He/she may periodically interact with corporate personnel from Customer Service, Corporate Engineering, and Management. This position will also periodically interact with Customer Representatives on site or at the customer’s location.

Disclaimer: “The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.”