Production Shift Lead

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

OVERVIEW

Our manufacturing company needs a full-time Production Shift Lead who is responsible for assisting in supervising all operations including Fiber, Molding and Packaging.  He/She must be able to cover for the Shift Supervisor position when needed.  The Production Shift Lead must also verify that the team is performing all daily duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Ensure quality standards are met and upheld
• Ability to cover for Shift Supervisor when needed
• Be able to complete and send out all shift related reports
• Possess the skills to motivate, lead and manage your team and ensure all duties are performed accurately
• Report any major discrepancies to management including process, safety or personnel related
• Help Shift Supervisor with monitoring all attendance, tardiness, breaks and time off
• Understand the entire Fiber, Molding and Packaging process and troubleshoot as necessary
• Utilize good manufacturing practices and ensure work is complete to required standard
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and identifies hazards that may arise
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• Any other tasks required from time to time may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have prior experience in Fiber and/or Molding roles
• High school diploma or GED required
• Forklift Certified
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be flexible, reliable and well organized
• Work and disciplinary record will be considered
• Good verbal, reading, writing and basic math skills
• Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling.
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 11 hours per shift
• Must be able to walk upstairs a minimum of 3 steps
• This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.