Shift Lead-3rd Shift

Who We Are On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the 'company'). The Company's operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

Role:

Shift Lead - 3rd Shift (10:30pm-7:00am) Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties Responsible for directing the work of the Molding Department employees.

PLANNING, PROCEDURES & PROCESS

Interpret work order to insure job has been set up properly in all aspects before production commences. Review any quality defects with the Quality representative on the shift, making adjustments to the equipment/machine to resolve such issues if possible. Monitor cycle times to insure all equipment is running at optimal levels. Oversee all mold changes and processing adjustments, insuring Technicians are performing duties safely and in accordance with procedures. Reviews production schedule at the beginning of each shift to insure, based on employee resource levels, that proper machines are running to meet production demands. Completes necessary reports and forms to track production performance, employee attendance, machine efficiency, scrap rates and other KPI related factors. Oversees all daily department operations, including scheduling and supervision of employees and assigning daily work instructions. Establishes and maintains adequate records to track inventory coming into and leaving the department on a perpetual basis. Maintains department in a clean, organized and safe manner by sweeping, disposing of all refuse and unnecessary debris as well as handles all required product recycling. Must have advanced troubleshooting abilities with regard to Molding equipment in order to determine root cause of issues and resolve in an efficient manner. Oversees the training of employees on the shift to insure the Trainer is properly educating current and new employees. Communicates any issues with management and molding employees on other shifts Insures that the quality of the product packed on all lines is good Checks the work of employees on the shift to ensure that it is completed correct Complies with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards by promoting a food safety culture. Other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE, COLLABORATION AND AVAILABILITY

Complies with company policies and procedures, giving special attention to safety regulations. Report any discrepancies or concerns to Shift Supervisors, Quality Control or Management. Responsible for quality of work performed Any travel, if required Report promptly at designated start time Be prompt from returning from breaks Follow Work Instructions, Visual Aids and Work Orders Report Quality Concerns Clock in and out of both payroll and visual systems accurately Collaborates with other departments as necessary to efficiently lead the department Be courteous and helpful to others Use proper ID techniques for traceability to ID parts during production or inspection Must be able to work assigned shifts and days, including weekdays/ends and holidays Safety & Sustainability Expectations Reporting of any safety concerns. Follow all Safety Rules and Regulations Proactive participation in daily housekeeping requirements in order to maintain a clean and neat working environment. Care and report required maintenance of any equipment, work tools and safety equipment. Minimum qualifications, Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents Candidate must possess High School Diploma. Leadership experience preferred. Working Experience - Nature & Length At least 5 years of experience in injection molding, preferably in the plastics industry. 1-2 years of Management/Leadership experience. Additional qualifications - competency requirements Oral and Written Communication skills; Must be able to read, write and comprehend written materials and perform basic math functions. Possess good interpersonal and communication skills Forklift License Pallet Jack Working Environment Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods. Must be able to twist, bend, pivot, squat, kneel and climb. If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!