Plastics Lead
On-siteCarrollton, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and support assigned Plastics team members throughout the shift to safely meet production, quality, and efficiency goals. Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for blow molding equipment and associated production processes. Conduct daily startup meetings and facilitate Tier I Board discussions. Ensure all required production, quality, safety, and downtime documentation is completed accurately and on time. Verify assigned production areas are adequately staffed with materials, equipment, and resources before production begins. Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, scrap, and overall production losses. Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to support Zero Loss initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Warehouse teams to resolve production issues quickly. Train, coach, and mentor Plastics Technicians on safe work practices, standard operating procedures, and equipment operation. Promote compliance with company policies, GMPs, food safety standards, and all safety requirements. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the department. Support shift change communication and ensure smooth transitions between shifts. Assist with performance coaching, employee development, and departmental cross-training.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of blow molding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 2 years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills related to blow molding equipment and manufacturing processes
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and technical skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining production goals
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules as business needs require
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete production documentation accurately
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequently bend, twist, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and occasionally climb ladders
- Ability to safely work around moving machinery and industrial equipment
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and manufacturing conditions
- Must be able to wear required PPE at all times
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screening
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical school certification, or completion of an industrial apprenticeship program
- Experience with Krones, SIPA, Sidel, Bekum, Uniloy, or similar blow molding equipment
- Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, plastics, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
- Experience leading production startup meetings and Tier I Daily Management systems
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified
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