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Gel Lines Team Lead

EFP, LLC.
La Vergne, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026
Team Lead - Gel Lines

1st Shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm – Starting at $23 / hour

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership and direction for the team members in the Gel department. This position will be the go-to person for all issues involving materials, quality and production runs.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

  • Verify correct setup of gel machines for production runs by using documented setup procedures.
  • Verify the Gel tank farm is operating correctly and escalating any issues.
  • Verify all Gel lines have the materials needed to produce daily orders.
  • Basic troubleshooting of gel machines and palletizers when they malfunction.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and submit it to the Shift Supervisor or Quality Manager.
  • Correctly enter all data into computer system for reports, ensuring accuracy of data.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance on machine functions and troubleshooting processes.
  • Participate in Daily Management meetings and present the gel Daily Management Board.
  • Maintain 5S standards for the gel department and conduct 5S audits for other departments.
  • Communicate with leadership during your shift on any issues in production.
  • Ensure all team members adhere to all safety rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by leadership including assisting other departments when instructed.


Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and oral
  • Technical background – Preferred
  • Leadership experience – Preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand or walk for entire shift.
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, bending and stooping.
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to assemble parts.


Company Overview

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, La Vergne, Tennessee, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Bishopville, South Carolina.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. La Vergne is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provide EFP with leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efppackaging.com.

EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with company contributions and others. We celebrate 10 paid holidays each year (starting day one) and our Team Member's enjoy accrued PTO in addition to their vacation time.

EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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