MOLDING TEAM LEADER - Military Veterans

at Berry Global

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Overview
About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.
Responsibilities

Exhibit leadership skills, develop and apply training skills, use problem-solving abilities to handle situations that may arise in the workplace, motivate and communicate with Packer / Handlers, alert Mold Techs and Shift Supervisor of safety, quality, machine, raw material, packaging, documentation or production concerns.

Review the production schedule pro-actively; ensuring machines are running production to customer specifications and by the approved first shot procedure.

Change materials and colors as required minimizing scrap and downtime.

Start-up, shutdown, adjust for specification injection molding machines and secondary equipment.

Respond to quality control personnel by adjusting machines to keep product in spec.

Proper use of lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Understand all duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor in case of an absence.

Coordinate with quality control, maintenance, and supervisor concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.

Collect and inspect accurate operator reports that will be given to the Shift Supervisor.

Assure all required paperwork is completely filled out on a daily basis; i.e. daily process records, machine cleaning, etc.

Communicate with incoming Team Leader detailing problems with molding machines, automation, etc.

Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained in the production department.

Oversee the starting and stopping of molding machines and related production equipment, ensuring they are operating within safety and process standards.

Incoming-Inspect your cell upon arrival and making request of off-going Team Leader in the event issues need to be taken care of to insure a smooth transition.

Outgoing-Review the shift happenings with the incoming Team Leader and honor any of their requests to provide a smooth transition.

Keep the Shift Supervisor informed of any personnel issues relating to team effectiveness.

Provide feedback to department associates concerning their safety and job-related responsibilities.

Know and conduct quick start-up and shut-down emergency procedures.

Coordinate and give breaks (lunch) to Packer / Handlers.

Oversee housekeeping and safety standards in the Molding Department.

Any other tasks as assigned.

Must be available to work overtime daily as well as weekends and holidays as required to maintain production per Customer requirements.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform the functions of Packer / Handler or have previous manufacturing experience.

Must be able to be on feet (standing, walking) for entire shift, excluding breaks; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and be able to tolerate repetitive hand labor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Previous manufacturing experience; able and willing to multi-task while paying attention to detail; good communication skills.

Fremont, IN

Berry Global

At Berry, we create innovative packaging solutions that enhance life for people and the planet. Every day, we leverage our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes worldwide. With the strength of our diverse and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with a focus on the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.

At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet.

Berry Global Companies Looking to Hire

Berry Global is actively seeking talented individuals to join our diverse team across various locations. We are particularly interested in candidates for roles in maintenance, manufacturing, and leadership functions.

Who We Are Looking For

Berry Global is seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans, and military spouses who bring a strong skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, leadership, and a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Should I Apply?

Berry Global offers team members opportunities for career advancement, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as training and development programs. Our job opportunities are available nationwide, supporting local economies. Our culture emphasizes diversity, safety, team building, community engagement, and employee recognition. If you are ready to advance your career and help the Berry Global team achieve its goals, view our available career opportunities for more information and to apply today!

What Happens After I Apply?

Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Berry Global job posting, you will be redirected to fill out an application on our career page. To be considered for next steps, please complete the application on our career page and ensure you have an updated resume uploaded to your profile. Once Berry Global reviews your resume and you meet the requirements of the position, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule an interview.

How to Win An Interview

Review the job description for the specific position you are applying for.
Review the company website. Know our mission and values. What do we do? What are our products?
Prepare a few questions to ask during your interview.
Prepare to discuss your military or civilian background and how it relates to the position.

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