AG Lead

Greif•Murray, KY

1d•$18 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The AG Lead plays a critical role in leading production teams, supporting process execution, and maintaining operational stability. This role is accountable for safety, quality, uptime, and production performance through leadership, technical awareness, and hands-on involvement. AG Leads are expected to operate equipment, perform routine troubleshooting and resets, and make real-time decisions within established operating parameters. The role requires judgment to determine when to independently act and when to escalate more complex issues.

Requirements

Technical or mechanical aptitude required
Prior production or blow molding experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability in a fast-paced production setting

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily activities of production workers under the direction of supervisor
Act as the point of contact in the supervisor’s absence
Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
Support onboarding and training of new production employees
Monitor production performance and product quality to ensure compliance with standards
Identify, address, and escalate safety, quality, policy, and behavioral concerns as appropriate
Take immediate action to correct routine quality or process issues within defined scope
Recognize abnormal process conditions and respond appropriately through troubleshooting or escalation
Reinforce adherence to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety standards.
Monitor and maintain stable process conditions to support safe and efficient production
Perform routine machine operation, adjustments, and resets within established parameters
Troubleshoot common equipment and process issues independently using established guidelines
Identify process deviations and take appropriate corrective action to maintain production flow
Partner with Plastic Technicians and Maintenance to resolve complex technical issues
Demonstrate ownership of press performance, product quality, and process consistency
Maintain production records and communicate operational updates
Coordinate with support functions to ensure material and resource availability
Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement
Support cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency and performance
Perform routine machine operations, adjustments, and resets
Troubleshoot common process and equipment issues independently
Take ownership of the press, process, and product within the assigned area
Make real-time operational decisions to support safe and efficient production
Understand blow molding process fundamentals
Perform machine adjustments and resets within defined limits
Recognize normal vs. abnormal process conditions
Identify quality defects and implement corrective actions
Support escalation of complex technical issues when required