Manufacturing Team Leader

As a Plastipak Team Leader you will be responsible for the overall performance of a shift in the Uniloy department. You will monitor and approve necessary setting adjustments. Ensure preventative maintenance requirements are done as outlined by machine specification and preventative maintenance guidelines. Maintain a high level of motivation and leadership.

You Will

• Operate a variety of top-of-the-line extrusion & blow-molding manufacturing equipment in a clean, safe & climate-controlled environment
• Monitor equipment, making adjustments to settings (heat control, water cooling temperatures, hydraulic pressure, etc.) to produce high-quality rigid plastic containers
• Troubleshoot equipment & perform routine preventative maintenance
• Assure Plastipak customer requirements are met by performing quality checks for specifications, such as bottle weights & dimensions
• Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality & scrap reduction
• Grow your skills through formal & side-by-side training, and have opportunities for career advancement
  
  

You Have

• Ability to work 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm OR 3rd shift: 11pm-7am
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Working knowledge of injection or blow molding equipment is preferred
• Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
  
  

You'll Earn

• $55,000 - 60,000 based on skills, experience, qualifications, and education
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is calculated based on individual & company performance
  
  

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
  
  

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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