Production Team Lead

Hours: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm / 4 days on - 4 days off

Location: Plant City, FL

While reporting to the Warehouse Manager, as a Production Team Lead, you will be responsible for packing thermoformed trays quickly and safely. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Responsible for the shift of approximately 40 employees in Application Labeling.  This role includes responsibilities with light maintenance/preventative maintenance and making process adjustments.  This role interfaces with Maintenance, Label Printing, and Shipping/Receiving.  Must have experience working with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and be willing to learn additional programs whenever necessary.  Note- the sales, order entry, production, and inventory program used throughout the plant is Microsoft-based Navision. 

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow directions and troubleshoot repair and maintenance of thermoforming lines.

• Prior inventory experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

• Manage tool changes and preventative maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance Manager. 

• Excellent communication skills.  (This position conducts daily pre-shift “toolbox” meetings).

• Participation with month-end close.  Must consume all work orders as directed by the department manager.

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English, understanding equipment manuals and diagrams.

• Constantly monitors and adjusts various inventories needed for daily production.

• Ability to effectively direct employees in a quickly changing, fluid environment.

• Demonstrated leadership on the production floor with interaction between all shift employees throughout the workday.  Must be visible and accessible to shift employees.

• Participation in plant “safety walks” with Safety Coordinators whenever assigned.

• Must be able to set up and operate all inventory traceback programs used on the production floor.

Other duties as assigned:

• Ability to work a 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods.

• Climbing, lifting, and carrying products weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Visually read various safety postings, bulletin boards, operating instructions, and computer monitors/screens.

• Hear safety warning devices and alarms.