What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead Production - Day Shift 2 2 3 schedule position at Gerresheimer?
Company Description
Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.
Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 132 K sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees.
Job Description
About the Role
Are you a hands-on production leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments? We’re looking for a Team Lead – Production to drive results, develop talent, and keep our operations running like a well-oiled machine. In this role, you’ll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth day-to-day production, and empower your team to exceed safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and develop a high-performing team—from day-to-day guidance to coaching, performance reviews, and career development conversations
Own the production schedule, resource planning, and shift coordination to maximize output without sacrificing quality
Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, reducing waste, and collaborating across teams
Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, audits (5S), and training requirements
Monitor KPIs like productivity, scrap rate, absenteeism, and safety metrics, and take action when they’re off track
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain) to hit production goals
Participate in CAPEX planning, onboarding of new employees, and support site-wide improvement projects
Qualifications
What Success Looks Like
Your team is trained, supported, and consistently meeting targets
Production runs are smooth, well-coordinated, and data-informed
You lead with clarity, accountability, and a people-first mindset
You spot issues before they escalate and fix them with confidence and calm
Your area of responsibility is audit-ready, always
What You Bring
5 years of experience in production leadership roles
Strong background in injection molding, assembly, or related manufacturing environments
Formal training or certification as a Technician or Master Craftsman (or equivalent experience)
Proven ability to lead in high-volume, metric-driven environments
Strong knowledge of MES/ERP systems, production KPIs, and lean tools like FMEA, Ishikawa, KVP, 5S, or KT
Comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office and other digital production systems
Solid communication skills and basic proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Soft Skills We Value
Confident leadership with a humble, team-first mindset
Flexibility, resilience, and a calm approach under pressure
Sharp decision-making paired with empathy and integrity
A passion for operational excellence and helping others grow
Why Join Us?
At Gerresheimer, what we do literally saves lives. We're not just making parts—we’re making a difference. This is your chance to step into a visible leadership role where your impact is real, your team matters, and your voice is heard.
Ready to lead a team that delivers excellence every shift? Apply now and be part of something that matters.
Additional Information
- clean room work environment
- 40hr work week
- company health benefits, 401k, PTO
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.