Operations Team Lead (Nights)

Trivium Packaging•Roanoke, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging, seeking an Operations Team Leader to oversee daily activities in Safety, Quality, and Production/Operations. This role involves driving improvements, resolving issues, managing team members, ensuring quality standards, and leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and costs. The position requires a strong understanding of safety protocols, food safety policies, and manufacturing best practices, with a focus on leading and developing a team in a fast-paced, multicultural, and results-driven environment. Sustainability is a core value at Trivium, with a focus on infinitely recyclable products and ambitious sustainability targets.

Requirements

Associate Degree in a related field or five years of experience as a lead or supervisor in manufacturing.
Experience in employee screening, performance review, counseling, training, and development.
Measurement of performance to goals and standards.
Systems and continuous improvement orientation.
Proven experience in effectively managing people and promoting teamwork, including highly skilled technicians.
Exceptional written/verbal communication, training, and facilitation skills.
Ability to lead a team, coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks.
Excellent people skills, high energy, and positive cultural fit.
Ability to facilitate a cross-functional team.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel and customers.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Demonstrated ability to motivate people and maintain a safe, cohesive work environment.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.
Positive attitude & energy.
Must be able to work all shifts including 12-hour shifts, daylight and off-shifts, as well as weekends and holidays.
Competent and possess appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
Fully conversant in Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HAACP Principle and Food Safety Standard and Application.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with self-directed work team cultures is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
At least seven years of mechanical/electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Work experience in metal manufacturing.
Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma training and work environments.
Proficient computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Applications).

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily activities of Safety, Quality, and Production/Operations.
Work with Process Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Logistics, and other managers to drive improvements and resolve issues.
Facilitate administrative tasks for the team, including attendance and personal issues.
Ensure visual and dimensional quality by monitoring lines, reviewing production data, and communicating with quality control.
Act as an expert on the line/equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Lead Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Teams to drive out waste and reduce operation costs.
Work closely with crew team members and independently when required.
Analyze and react to basic mechanical problems, and coach/train team members towards problem resolution.
Assess, train, discipline, and mentor team members.
Maintain Ardagh Core Values, and LSS principles (5S, TPM, SMED, 8D).
Accountable for safety, quality, and production in conjunction with crew team members.
Maintain a safe working environment for team members and equipment.
Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
Empower team members to make recommendations for process improvements.
Conduct job-specific training and development, ensuring understanding of equipment operations and maintenance procedures.
Maintain quality and efficiency targets in production.
Oversee all critical quality parameters of the process.
Schedule and assign tasks to safely and effectively run production lines.
Handle production and quality reports, and account for downtime and potential problem areas.
Direct production personnel, including scheduling, time and attendance, and policy administration.
Provide accurate production reporting, HFI, downtime, and MRO.
Maintain inventory of parts needed to run lines efficiently.
Perform all required CVP (quality system) surveillance checks.
Responsible for new equipment installation, equipment overhauls, and other assigned projects.
Provide relief for Mechanical Team Members and/or other personnel for breaks.
Troubleshoot and analyze equipment problems.
Follow housekeeping schedules and audits.
Schedule and organize PM activities and repairs.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.