Technical Team Lead

Leads technical staff and continuous improvement projects within PE boards manufacturing operations, balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale in a continuous 12-hour shift manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Provides employee coaching and development to all PE board technical staff; Makes technical decisions and works through process issues following proper protocols; Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; Leads continuous improvement projects within the PE boards manufacturing operations; Responsible for updating Standard Operating Procedures and Line condition monitoring; Assists with achieving daily production requirements and accurately reporting these results; Participates in and actively supports facility safety systems; Understands and utilizes the Quality Assurance system; Provides leadership and manages department priorities with regard to process controls and product efficiencies; Assists production manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control and performance management; Has direct liaison with maintenance and engineering personnel to correct equipment issues; Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred; 3-5 years manufacturing experience; 1-2 years experience in plastics extrusion or plastics manufacturing; 1-2 years previous technical experience preferred; Lean manufacturing knowledge including Kaizen training, 5S and work experience (a plus); Quality management systems experience (a plus); Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others; Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results; Employee technical training and development; Ability to read, interpret and complete production schedules and reporting forms; Measurement of performance to goals and standards (KPIs and departmental metrics); An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations; Systems and continuous improvement orientation; Ability to troubleshoot issues, report and/or correct problems effectively, utilizing RCA tools; Quality orientation and attention to detail; Mechanical ability; Extrusion and downstream production knowledge; Problem analysis and resolution; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; An ability to manage multiple priorities; Experience with MS Word and Excel; Strong team leadership and team player; Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation; Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled

Nice to have

Lean manufacturing knowledge including Kaizen training, 5S and work experience; Quality management systems experience; 1-2 years previous technical experience; Associates Degree

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans; Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution; Product discounts; Flexible time off benefits; Adoption benefits; Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance (or role-based sales incentive plan); Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)