What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead Blown Film Manufacturing position at New Tech Plastics?
New Tech Plastics is seeking a Shift Lead with a strong Manufacturing Background, preferably in Blown Film to lead our production team and optimize efficiencies for our expanding operation. The Lead will take direct responsibility for shift leadership for a specific shift or area. They will foster a positive work environment with safety first mentality.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Ensure production standards are met and communicate KPI’s.
· Responsible for utilizing experience where and when needed.
- Comprehend the regulatory environment and company policies, and ensure production systems, documentation, and processes are in compliance at all times.
- Develop personal knowledge of equipment and manufacturing systems to provide a highly competent technical resource.
- Provide technical expertise to resolve and/or troubleshoot production related issues.
- Build technical competencies within all production staff by sharing knowledge, coaching, and providing ongoing trainings.
- Implement and utilize solutions and technologies in support of improved safety, quality, continuous improvement, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Develop all staff and build an effective operating culture by setting clear expectations, providing on going coaching, and assessing employee performance.
- Oversee the accurate and timely completion of production records.
- Determine and enforce quality control standards to ensure all output meets company and customer expectations.
- Foster a safety-first work environment.
- Ensure all safety and incident reports are completed and communicated in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience as manager in a manufacturing setting, preferably Blown Film.
- An associates degree or relevant experience in manufacturing and or blown film
- Experience training, directing, and coordinating the activities of others in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Developed organizational and time management skills.
- Database entry and reporting experience.
Company Details:
We are a growing blown film plastic manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Our success is built on reliable equipment, skilled employees, and a culture focused on continuous improvement. We are seeking talented maintenance professionals who want to be part of a team that values expertise, accountability, and operational excellence backed by 45 years of experience in the blown film industry.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $27-$30 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
- Night Shift Premiums paid weekly with potential increases during 1st year
- 100% Paid Family Health insurance.
- Optional dental, vision & short term disability
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) with additional company contribution
- Optional Roth
*Hiring for both day and night shifts.
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30