Production Team Leader - Military Veterans
at Plastipak Packaging
The Production Team Leader is responsible for repair of industrial equipment and has the ability to direct, train, develop, and motivate shift team members. You will work along with the Shift Supervisor to ensure a safe environment and quality products. This is a 3rd shift position.
We Offer:
- Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
- Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!
- Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
You Will:
- Troubleshoot & repair extrusion blowmolding machinery using your mechanical and electrical skills.
- Control scrap, reliability, and quality through process checks
- Participate in daily process team meetings
- Utilize SAP for various transactions
- Train and develop Production Technicians while also relieving them for lunches and breaks
- Act as back-up Shift Supervisor as needed.
- Follow and enforce Company and local work rules, safety rules, policies, work instruction, and the Quality and Food Safety program
You Have:
- Two or four year technical degree and/or comparable related experience.
- Excellent safety practices.
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
- Interpersonal & communication skills to effectively relate with & motivate people
- Ability to train and develop associates.
- Able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Alsip, IL
A global leader in the science of flexible packaging and barrier technology, Plastipak has instituted packaging enhancements that continue to set industry standards. Our manufacturing competencies span the full gamut of customer requirements, affording consumers the latest in packaging design, labeling, filling and delivery. Direct links into our supply chain allow customers quick access to information supporting material planning, quality assurance and inventory control.
Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
- PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
- 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
- DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- TELEMEDICINE
- PET INSURANCE
- TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
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