Team Lead

Novolex•Covington, GA

14d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead supervises the day-to-day operation of a 12-hour production shift, personally or through subordinate employees. The role oversees Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Productivity results for at least 25 hourly employees, including operators, technicians, and material handlers. The Team Lead monitors production-line conditions, troubleshoots complex processes and equipment, and takes a hands-on approach to resolving issues. This position is based in Covington, Georgia, and lists compensation of $32.71–$39.81 per hour, depending on experience. The role also manages problem-solving and continuous improvement for one value stream of product families and supports daily execution of the Pactiv Production System. Work includes leader standard work, hour-by-hour reporting, Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, and participation in kaizen improvement activities. The position works 12-hour rotating shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and may require overtime.

Requirements

5+ years of experience; supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
Basic Microsoft skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Hands-on leadership ability.
Ability to communicate in front of large groups and interact with peers and site leaders.
Reliability and dependability in completing work assignments.
Mechanical aptitude and strong analytical, technical, design, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
Customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communication, and teamwork skills.
Sound judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, and professionalism.
Attention to quality, quantity, and safety, as well as adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation, and lean manufacturing.
Ability to constantly stand and walk and use hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 70 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull items using force up to 95 pounds.
Ability to frequently climb 10–40 steps and occasionally climb 5–10 ladder rungs.
Ability to work in differing temperatures.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee the shift's safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity results for a minimum of 25 hourly employees.
Troubleshoot complex or critical processes and equipment, using a hands-on approach to resolve issues.
Promote employee safety and support activities that increase safety awareness and morale.
Supervise operators and monitor production-line operating conditions.
Assess training needs and provide training as needed.
Assess employee talent and support team development.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the operation.
Ensure production capacities are met.
Ensure that only quality products are produced and distributed.
Maintain good housekeeping in the production facility.
Assist with employee performance evaluations and counsel employees as needed.
Complete daily department attendance reports.
Manage problem-solving and continuous improvement for one value stream of product families.
Execute the Pactiv Production System daily, including leader standard work, hour-by-hour reporting, Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings, and participation in kaizen improvement activities.
Supervise technicians, operators, and material handlers.
Perform other duties as assigned.