Production Team Lead - Days (M-F)

Amcor•Valdosta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. This role involves monitoring product quality, adhering to safety and GMP guidelines, managing scrap, preparing for product changeovers, and performing preventive maintenance. The Team Lead also assists other operators, provides performance feedback, and is responsible for food safety and regulatory compliance. They may also act as a Production Supervisor on occasion.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or three years of experience with production equipment or six months as a Berry Machine Operator.
Three years in a leadership role or one year as a Berry Machine Operator with shown leadership ability.
Must have the ability to multi-task.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Must be able to monitor quality of machine output.
Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds).
Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms.
Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives.
Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
Must have written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience with Stretch/ Injection Blow Molding Equipment, especially Nissei, Aoki, Sidel and Husky.
Computer skills in Word, Excel Power Point and JDE.

Responsibilities

Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Follow OSHA rules and regulations.
Monitor quality of product; inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns.
Communicate and cooperate with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene.
Willing and able to work overtime when needed.
Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others.
Follow all Department Procedures and Directives.
Minimize scrap on each machine, verify correct color concentration.
Prepare for and monitor product changeovers, verify line clearances.
Pack buckets to support packers at breaks/lunches.
Perform Daily and weekly preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Complete machine production line reports and stability operations data collection.
Responsible for identifying and reacting to various sounds and alarms.
Assist Material Operator, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator and Inspector/Packers with responsibilities as needed.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on performance.
Ensure staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities.
Positively encourage and require staff to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues.
Empower staff to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
Responsible for acting as Production Supervisor on occasion.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)