Production Team-Lead- 1st Shift
About The Position
Peninsula Plastics is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Production Team Lead to join our 1st Shift manufacturing team! As a leader in the thermoforming industry, Peninsula Plastics specializes in manufacturing high-quality, reusable plastic packaging solutions. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working with a team, and is committed to maintaining safety, quality, and production efficiency. In this role, you will lead a small team of machine operators, assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting, and work closely with production supervisors to ensure daily production goals are achieved.
Requirements
- Previous experience in injection molding or thermoforming manufacturing.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and support a production team.
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment, plant tools, and production processes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and critical-thinking skills.
- Good organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate production records.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours).
- Ability to perform hands-on manufacturing tasks in a production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on thermoforming equipment experience.
- Previous team lead, supervisory, or manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience with equipment setup, adjustments, and production troubleshooting.
- Background in plant operations or industrial maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of approximately 2–4 machine operators to ensure safe and efficient production.
- Train and guide machine operators on proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Monitor daily production activities to ensure production schedules and quality expectations are met.
- Coordinate with production supervisors to prepare for upcoming production orders and minimize downtime.
- Assist with employee performance evaluations and provide feedback to support team development.
- Assist with setting up, adjusting, and fine-tuning thermoforming machinery.
- Operate production equipment according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve equipment or production issues in a timely manner.
- Utilize hand and power tools, including routers, drills, scrapers, and deburring tools.
- Load and unload equipment and production materials as needed.
- Maintain accurate production records, equipment readings, and required documentation.
- Ensure work areas remain organized, safe, and efficient.
- Assist with organizing and improving work-cell layouts to support production efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, and overall equipment performance.
- Support production supervisors with additional operational tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental Reimbursement, Vision, Life Insurance, and more after 60 days
- 401K with Company match 50% up to 6%
- Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, etc.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
