Pouch Operator Lead

American Packaging Corporation•Columbus, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pouch Operator Lead is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of pouching machines, including changeovers, mechanical troubleshooting, personnel coordination, and paperwork. The role provides on-the-job training and direction to team members, supports safety and continuous improvement efforts, coordinates staffing and production priorities, and communicates operational issues across shifts. The position involves setting up and operating machines to customer specifications; reviewing job jackets and manufacturing, pouch, and print specifications; conducting and documenting quality tests; tracking materials and inventory; completing production and quality paperwork; and performing housekeeping and minor machine maintenance. The operator lead also supports troubleshooting throughout the department, assists with cross-training, and may work varied hours on short notice for special projects. The role is located in Columbus, Wisconsin, on second shift.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education from a two-year college, four-year college, or technical school, plus one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and handle abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to manually lift up to 50 pounds, subject to department-specific job hazard analysis lifting restrictions.
Ability to follow plant safety rules, GMPs, and procedural training requirements.

Responsibilities

Facilitate on-the-job training and instruction on the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Participate in training and practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to support the company’s goal of achieving a zero-accident rate.
Collect and review shift reports from the previous 24 hours and prepare the daily dashboard for morning review.
Maintain staffing schedules and shift crewing, and review production schedules to organize the next 24 hours and establish goals.
Participate in and generate ideas for departmental continuous improvement.
Read, interpret, and use job jackets, manufacturing specifications, pouch specifications, and print specification sheets.
Perform and manage cleaning and housekeeping duties.
Set up machines and perform changeovers using job jacket and pouch specification information.
Conduct, document, interpret, and act on quality assurance test data; ensure pouch production meets customer specifications.
Use the barcode system to scan production materials, maintain inventory accuracy, produce finished-goods tickets, and return unused materials to stock.
Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly, including Shop Floor Reports documenting production, waste, setup time, downtime, and quality tests.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems, apply corrective action, and contact Maintenance when appropriate.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and greasing.
Safely operate roll-handling equipment to load work-in-process rolls onto machines.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings, including safety, special-project, and departmental meetings.
Communicate job and machine issues with operators during shift changes.
Assist with troubleshooting machines throughout the department and resolve issues with job orders and specifications.
Direct utility personnel and prioritize pouch machine duties.
Check machine setups and review upcoming specifications for clarity and consistency with job orders.
Work with Junior Operators and Rewinders on appropriate departmental cross-training.
Complete work orders and review and record departmental SPOT cards.
Work varied hours on short notice for special projects when needed.
Actively participate in safety programs, make safety observations, and follow plant safety rules, GMPs, and other procedural training requirements.
Take responsibility for assigned work and maintain a healthy work ethic and effective verbal and written communication.