Team Leader

Sonoco Protective Solutions, Inc.•Montgomery Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

While reporting to the Production Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a team within the assigned shift, ensuring productivity and efficiency while fostering a positive work environment. This role involves coordinating tasks, managing team performance, and providing guidance and support to team members.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), or a mix of education and experience.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and /or carry up to 40lbs. frequently and up to 50lbs.occasionally.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in loud environments.
Effective communication and people skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to handle conflicts effectively.
Ability to motivate and inspire team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Matrix & Tiromat Form Fill Seal machines, Allfill Packaging machine, LINKS Dispensing System is preferred.
Forklift Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Always follows and enforces all Safety requirements and procedures.
Follows and uses all Quality procedures and requirements at all times.
Utilize established process settings to maintain overall quality and throughput.
Identify machine issues and communicate issues to maintenance.
Perform organized machine changeovers.
Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to reduce waste and increase efficiency of department.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Perform weekly audits; recommend and implement improvements based on audit.
Movement of product via forklift and/or pallet jack (preferred)
Ability to work extended hours depending on work demand.
Help other departments as needed.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.