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LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - NO RELOCATION ALLOWANCE
Global Tissue Group is looking for a talented Production Team Lead. This position will work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. If you have a passion for manufacturing and leading people, this might be the position for you.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
- 3-5 Years of manufacturing experience, preferably in paper converting or similar operations.
- Previous leadership or team lead experience required.
- Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production standards.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficient in using production data systems and reporting tools.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to train and motivate team members.
- Good decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Production Management :
Coordinate and direct daily converting operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.Monitor machine performance, product quality, and output efficiency.Track production data (output, downtime, waste, changeover time) and report results at shift end.Ensure lines are properly staffed and materials are available to maintain continuous production.Leadership and Supervision :
Lead, coach, and support a team of operators, packers, and machine handlers.Assign work and monitor performance to ensure safe and efficient operations.Train employees on equipment operations, safety, and quality standards.Conduct shift meetings and communicate goals, priorities, and performance updates.Support employee development and accountability for performance expectations.Safety and Compliance :
Enforce all plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.Conduct regular safety checks of machines and work areas.Promptly report and assist in investigating incidents, near misses, or hazards.Participate in safety meetings, audits, and corrective action follow-up.Quality Control :
Ensure products meet internal and customer quality specifications.Verify dimensions, wrapping, labeling and palletizing standards.Communicate defects or process issues and initiate corrective actions.Support and promote the plant’s quality management system and customer satisfaction goals.Equipment and Maintenance Coordination :
Coordinate with maintenance to address equipment issues quickly.Ensure operators perform basic machine care (cleaning, lubrication, inspection).Report recurring equipment problems and assist with preventive maintenance scheduling.Housekeeping and Organization :
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.Enforce 5S standards and proper material handling practices.Communication and Coordination :
Serve as the main contact for communication between production team and plant leadership.Participate in shift handovers and production meetings.Coordinate with logistics, maintenance and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.Continuous Improvement :
Identify and lead improvement initiatives to reduce waste and downtime.Encourage employee engagement in problem solving and efficiency projects.Support Lean Kaizen and process improvement efforts.