Extrusion Team Lead 8a-8p

Pregis•Granite Falls, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking an Extrusion Team Lead to join their 'Wow' business. Pregis is dedicated to protecting what matters through sustainable growth, purpose-driven innovation, and customer-centric packaging solutions. They operate in various high-growth industries and value innovation, customer focus, high integrity, teamwork, and collaboration. Sustainability and social responsibility are core to Pregis's DNA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Exposure to mechanical machinery.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
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 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.

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 and ensure daily targets are met.
Champion 5S standards within the department.
Drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development, team engagement, and operating results.
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.
Coach operators on best practices to foster a safe and productive culture and improve engagement.
Assist the Supervisor in driving safety and instill a 'safety first' mindset.
Train, coach, and hold employees accountable for maintaining area standards (5S, standardized work, waste/risk observation).
Provide specific feedback and coaching, including positive reinforcement.
Identify coaching opportunities through Gemba walks and 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 needed 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, including housekeeping, productivity, and critical information pass-down.
Own the daily schedule and manage resources to meet production requirements.
Confirm production orders in SAP and resolve COGI errors, escalating unresolved issues.
Ensure metric boards are up-to-date and escalate repeat disruptors.
Coordinate with Material Handlers and Clamp Drivers for raw material replenishment and finished goods staging.
Drive daily TPM efforts with operators and maintenance.
Escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner with relevant background information.
Schedule time efficiently to accomplish tasks and engage directly with the team.
Adhere to and review leadership standardized work (LSW).
Assign team members based on production needs and attendance at the start of each shift.
Instill a sense of urgency to meet and maintain productivity and quality targets.