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! (Training for this position may take place on another)
• 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 (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 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

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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