Day Shift Team Lead – 12-Hour Shift

Hoffmaster is an industry leader producing the most complete line of specialty disposable tabletop products for over 75 years. Hoffmaster competes in three distinct business segments – Foodservice, Consumer, and E-Commerce. Our products can be found in thousands of retailers, restaurants, hotels, and more. As a customer centric company, we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products. This Innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster, and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state-of-the-art technology.

General Summary

The Team Lead is an integral member of the Production Team and makes contributions to our bottom line by ensuring each shift’s personnel, materials, and machinery are all working most effectively. This position works closely with the coordinating Shift Supervisor and other Team Leads to help direct and support our daily work. An ideal candidate will be able to leverage their stellar communication and leadership skills along with operational knowledge to effectively support our Production Team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and support your shift’s Production Team
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting of machinery
• Conduct basic maintenance or assist Operators in maintenance of machinery
• Ensure everyone on your shift is working safely
• Ensure all items produced meet Paterson’s quality standards
• Assist with new hire and existing employee training on machinery
• Learn the operation of our manufacturing equipment and processes with an awareness for process improvement
• Communicate effectively and professionally to build strong relationships with your team
• Work effectively as part of a team and inspire your direct reports and colleagues to deliver top results
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices
• Knowledge of Paterson machinery/operations/SOPs
• Knowledge of computer programs, including MS Office and ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean practices
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making
• Skill in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively motivate teams
• Ability to foster an environment committed to safety
• Ability to flexible, self-directed, and motivated to improve processes
• Ability to be patient and adaptable to unforeseen changes
• Ability to prioritize rapidly while utilizing problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain records, review document for accuracy, and organize, document, and track production orders
• Ability to develop and leverage relationships with vendors
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and company management
• Ability to research and analyze information and make thoughtful recommendations to management
  
  

Education, Experience, And Certification

• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting; previous experience in printing or paper converting preferred
• Higher education/Certificate Programs in related fields (Management, Operations, Manufacturing, etc.) are preferred
  
  

Work Schedule

12-hour Day shifts

C Shift: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday) (7:00 AM - 7:15 PM).

A Shift: (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Sunday) (7:00 AM - 7:15 PM).

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At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.