Machine Operator Team Lead Nights

Graham Packaging Company•Mason, OH

33d

About The Position

Technical Specialist Leads monitor and process machines to ensure employee safety, produce high-quality containers, and maximize machine efficiency. They work closely with the Production Shift Supervisor to evaluate, train, and develop Operators, and make repairs and modifications beyond Operators’ abilities. They also perform Operator duties as assigned. The role may require limited travel.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within provided instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate proactively and contribute to group objectives, including volunteering to help others.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Understand, follow, and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Lead continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
Assist with mold changes, new molds, resin trials, and equipment installation as required.
Assist with problem-solving events and maintain line efficiencies to meet standards.
Assist the Production Shift Supervisor and/or Process Engineer with evaluating, training, and developing Operators.
Work with the Shift Supervisor to determine production priorities based on shift activities.
Communicate observed safety, production, or quality problems to the Shift Supervisor or Manager.
Communicate processing information and issues to designated personnel on the incoming shift.
Complete documentation to track downtime, process changes, and adjustments, and accurately record other reports as trained and assigned.
Complete Standard Work and required written documentation.
Conduct new-operator training and demonstrate tasks to employees in authorized classifications as assigned.
Help attain budgeted line speeds and efficiencies by interacting with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
Initiate timely corrective actions when issues arise.
Promote a respectful, productive team environment; assist and train others as needed, and help with break coverage.
Serve as a backup to the Supervisor during absences.
Coordinate lunches, breaks, and overtime with the Production Shift Supervisor to maintain shift performance.
Monitor daily Operator paperwork, hour-by-hour boards, and quality data; coordinate production line support staff with the Production Shift Supervisor to accomplish line objectives.
Organize and disposition raw materials during the shift, including regrind, color, rail cars, and silos.
Troubleshoot machines and programs beyond Operators’ abilities, using the opportunity to provide on-the-job training.
Work with Maintenance Technicians and Process Technicians on preventive maintenance duties.
Perform Operator duties as assigned.