Team Leader - Foam Sheet - A Shift

Pregis•Plymouth, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. The Team Lead position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing activities of production workers. The right individual will have 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and has demonstrated the ability to indirectly lead and influence team members. This person will ensure team members are motivated to accomplish performance objectives. This position may be required to send daily shift updates and provide direct support when needed, which may include covering vacant positions.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead and influence team members
Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is preferred, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Provide indirect leadership to team members through training, troubleshooting, and coaching.
Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in timely manner.
Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery.
Training and understanding of all existing and any new production equipment.
Provide problem solving and suggested resolution for departmental issues.
Ability to work overtime as needed by the business.
Continuous improvement in the departments of safety, quality, and production.
Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Assure quality and accuracy of production standards. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
Meets or exceeds production rates, minimizes waste levels and meets all customer requirements.
Enters production reporting data into ERP and cascade information to next shift.
Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management