Converting Team Lead 8p-8a

Pregis•Granite Falls, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is hiring a Converting Team Lead for their 8pm-8am shift. Pregis is a packaging company focused on protecting what matters and committed to sustainable growth through innovation and customer-centric solutions. They are looking for individuals who are innovative, customer-focused, have high integrity, and believe in strong teamwork and collaboration. The Pregis Purpose emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Exposure to mechanical machinery.
Exposure to lean tools such as 5S, Root Cause/Corrective Actions, Standardized Work, KPI’s, Daily Management System (Visual).
Ability to prioritize tasks and drive accountability within the team.
Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics.
Attention to detail and good color vision.
Ability to work and communicate well with others.
Ability to map the basic production processes and associated risks.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day activities on the production floor to ensure a safe and clean environment.
Ensure operators have adequate materials and supplies.
Monitor product flow smoothly to and from each process.
Meet daily production targets.
Ensure 5S standards are met and act as the 5S champion for the group.
Drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development, team engagement, and operating results for the assigned area.
Train team members, set daily resource strategy, and monitor progress towards team goals.
Implement and enforce established Safety and Quality policies.
Act as a resource for team members and escalate issues or process disruptions to maximize productivity.
Coach Operators in best practices to drive a safe and productive culture and improve employee engagement.
Assist the Supervisor with driving safety throughout the production floor.
Instill a "safety first" mindset within the group.
Train, coach, and hold employees accountable for maintaining area standards (5S, standardized work, waste/risk observation).
Provide specific feedback, coaching, and guidance with positive reinforcement.
Identify opportunities for coaching through Gemba walks including metric/visual management review.
Act as a problem solver on the floor using Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
Perform production duties and fill-in as required for absenteeism and vacation.
Drive 5S principles and support continuous improvement activities.
Maintain process parameters and appropriate records.
Troubleshoot process and equipment, making minor adjustments as needed.
Ensure effective Shift Handoffs that support housekeeping, productivity, and critical information pass-down.
Own the daily schedule and manage resources to produce required results.
Confirm production orders and resolve COGI (inventory) errors within SAP, escalating unresolved issues.
Ensure Metric Boards are filled out and up-to-date, escalating repeat disruptors.
Coordinate with Material Handlers and Clamp Drivers on raw material replenishment and finished goods staging and put-away.
Drive daily TPM efforts with operators and maintenance.
Escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner with relevant background information and facts.
Schedule time efficiently to accomplish assigned tasks and spend sufficient time directly engaging with the team.
Demonstrate adherence to leadership standardized work (LSW) and consistently review/amend LSW.
Assign team members based on production need and attendance at the start of each shift.
Instill a sense of urgency in the team to reach and maintain productivity and quality targets.