Production Team Lead

Plastipak Production Team Leaders, are responsible for overall production operations across the site on the night shift. You assure smooth and efficient performance within and across the production floor, providing supervision, guidance & assistance to Production Technicians.

We Offer:

Work-Life Balance:

12-hour shifts & a standard rotating schedule with 12-14 days off & 2 long-weekends every month!

Climate Controlled Facilities:

We're warm in the winter & cool in the summer!

Benefit Packages:

Options to select plans made to fit your family's needs!

Tuition Reimbursement:

Continue your education on us!

Shift & Pay:

Night Shift:

6:30 pm - 7:00 am Schedule is a set rotation of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, etc. $28.00+/hour, plus $1.50 shift premium

You Will:

Lead Technicians on the production floor to help ensure efficient bottle and container production. Ensure products are in accordance with customer specified requirements. Ensure team members practice safe work habits by leading by example & promoting a strong safety culture. Coordinate work assignments & training, providing coaching & guidance to Technicians. Report on the effectiveness and performance of production activities to the production manager. Have a continued focus on shifts' overall performance (safety, quality, reliability, and scrap progress towards goals). Recommend & initiate improvements. Resolves machinery & quality problems in the production area by working with Maintenance, as needed.

You Have:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, with a strong preference for post-secondary education A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience with solid people leadership abilities A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing production or maintenance experience Able to communicate in a positive and effective manner, both written & verbal Previous experience using an ERP system, with a preference for SAP Ability to utilize Excel to record information & compile reports Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including

Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance:

Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs •Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com