PaperTech · 2 days ago
Team Leader (2nd Shift)
PaperTech is a leading manufacturer of pressed paperboard packaging, providing customized dual-ovenable food trays and other high-quality products to customers in food distribution throughout North America. The 2nd Shift Team Leader is responsible for overseeing team members, motivating them to complete their job duties effectively, and ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards as well as processes to achieve productivity standards and quality and on-time delivery
Consult frequently with key team members
Inspire and motivate teamwork for achieving goals. Provides direction, instructions, and guidance to a group of individuals
Treats all team members with respect and dignity
Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality
Monitor the floor to ensure that all HACCP and safety rules are followed and enforced
Works with the shift supervisor to maximize manpower during vacations, breaks, and absenteeism. Operate formers as needed
Monitor the human and material resources needed to achieve our production goals and give specific directions and procedures to follow in carrying out assigned tasks and machines
Assure employees are utilizing company time properly (not exceeding breaks or taking extra breaks. As well as minimize machine downtime and assist in identifying the root cause of issues
Provide help with training and direction for team members who need to improve job skills
Communicate to the Supervisor or designate all issues to include excessive scrap, Quality, poor performing set-ups, etc. daily
Assure all partial cases/pallets are re-implemented into production and that all partial boxes (large cases) are put away properly daily
At the end of your shift, make sure all employees have cleaned up their areas of responsibility including, emptying all the scrap, emptying trash, picking up trash, and sweeping up around their area. Assure equipment and tools are in their proper place at the end of the shift. Housekeeping will be a priority
Make sure any labeling issues are dealt with on a timely basis to not cause any further production or shipping issues
Check finished products to help ensure quality and that the company standards are met before they are declared ready for use
Cover the role of the shift supervisor when they are absent
Help monitor and facilitate changeovers, setup sheets, gages, etc
Ensure idle formers have WIP removed for magazines
Organize and lead sorts and repacks
Qualification
Required
Minimum of one year of experience in a leadership role
Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing
Strong ability to motivate, lead, and give directions to team members
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and the management
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively with all members of the team from various backgrounds
Must be safety-conscious
Have good time management skills
Strong experience with machining and/or manufacturing processes
Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing
Computer Skills
Benefits
Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are available
401(k)
401Ik) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave