Production Team Lead - Nights

Pregis•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Production Team Lead oversees Packers across multiple production lines under the direction of the Production Supervisor. The role ensures mailer quality and production deliverables meet customer specifications, delivery requirements, company standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Team Lead maintains product quality throughout production, guides workflow in collaboration with the assigned QA Inspector, performs and documents scheduled quality inspections, helps employees perform their duties correctly, and helps the converting team meet or exceed designated run speeds. The role leads and directs Packers, monitors packaging and production for defects, ensures correct packaging components and inventory procedures, and coordinates quality issues with Quality and Operations personnel. The Team Lead also supports staffing and overtime planning, employee training, audits, and shift handoffs. The position is hourly and works a 7 PM–7 AM, 12-hour rotating schedule, with overtime expected according to business demand. Work is indoors, with exposure to moving equipment, heat that may exceed 90°F, humidity that may exceed 80%, and noise that may exceed 85 dB. The role involves frequent standing, stooping, squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling, as well as occasional typing, keyboarding, and document preparation.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent technical school; listed as preferred.
Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; listed as preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to direct a team and facilitate compliance with workplace policies, procedures, and rules; escalate problems or employee concerns to a Supervisor or Human Resources as needed.
Ability to promote teamwork and champion company core values.
Ability to take coaching and interact respectfully with others.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to delegate, plan, and schedule.
Must be flexible with scheduling and available for overtime as needed, including daily overtime or weekends based on business needs.
Ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods and bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Lead or supervisory experience.
Spanish bilingual communication skills.
High school education or equivalent technical school.
Three to five years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead Packers across multiple production lines by monitoring performance and providing direction.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed during production.
Ensure the correct packaging components are in place for each job order.
Maintain the integrity of the SAP inventory management system and ensure finished-goods load flags are placed correctly.
Monitor production and packaging for defects and inaccuracies according to quality standards; correct and report non-conformities and initiate hold procedures when needed.
Collaborate with the assigned QA Inspector throughout the shift as needed.
Ensure Packer rotations and breaks occur according to company policies.
Work with the Production Supervisor to determine manning schedules and overtime allocations.
Update the upcoming shift accurately and communicate regularly with staff to minimize delays and support a smooth handoff.
Train Packers on QA SOPs and regularly audit their quality inspections.
Work with the Quality Manager, Inspectors, and Operations to resolve issues according to QA SOPs.
Perform 6S and SOP audits as required.
Identify raw material defects, capture relevant information such as lot codes and samples, and forward it to the Quality Manager.
Help employees perform their duties correctly and help the converting team operate at or above designated run speeds.