Group Lead-3rd Shift

SATO America•Romeoville, IL

20h

About The Position

SATO America is seeking a detail-orientated, service-focused, Group Team Lead. At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world. Do you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you. SUMMARY: The Production Lead routinely assists the manager as needed, motivates and inspires the team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication and demonstrates flexibility. Approves tools for operators, helps maintain overall shift productivity and quality standards. Responsible for overseeing complex printing jobs, including "make-ready" for each job, working from copy card specifications, change plates, cylinders and die changes on label presses. Additionally, the production lead will be responsible for performing routine machine maintenance, maintaining quality standards to facilitate quick turn times and achieve production goals.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or three to five years related flexographic press experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform basic math functions and use a ruler is a must.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate effectively with co-workers, and to follow instructions.
The ability to focus on objects, have good vision and be able to differentiate colors as determined by color blindness testing.
Strong mechanical aptitude needed.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Superior trouble shooting skills.
At a minimum, the individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with mechanical devices
Hearing and eye protection is required.
Contact with certain chemicals may occur.
PPE, Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Mark Andy P series experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete all production paperwork as required daily.
Perform production quality audits.
Report any unsafe condition(s), injury, or accident immediately to immediate Manager or other member of Management
Provide technical and procedural assistance to the production floor.
Coordinate assignments of packers and temporary employees.
Approve work and make production related decisions.
Responsible for opening and closing the building as needed and preparing any equipment in advance of production start-up.
Utilize ERP (Oracle) and MES in support of the production floor.
Produce carton and core labels as needed.
Assist in training new operators.
Run all press lines, pre-converting, and post-converting processes as needed.
May be responsible for planning and scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

SATO America LLC offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market-leading benefits program.
SATO’s total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck as it's designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life.
Health & Wellness: medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees’ health insurance coverage along with 100% company paid Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.
Time Away: We observe 10 company-paid holidays per year and up to ten (10) days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven (11) days at year two (2). Twelve (12) days at year three (3). Thirteen (13) days at year four (4) and fifteen (15) days at year five (5). We also offer six (6) accrued personal days for you to use for things like weddings, moving, mental health, religious holiday, sick child or for anything that is truly personal.
Saving for the Future: plan for your short-term and long-term goals with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match with no vesting schedule. You are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SATO will match 100%/dollar-for-dollar of your 401(k)-deferral amount of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50%/$.50 on the next 2% of your pay. For example, if you defer 5% of your pay into the 401(k) Plan, SATO will make a 4% matching contribution.
Work-Life: we offer an Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members, career development, growth opportunities, and referral bonuses.

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