Jr. Production Team Leader - Extrusion Details

Jr. Production Team Leader - Extrusion

Pregis LLC - Visalia, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Jr. Production Team Leader - ExtrusionVisalia, CA, USA Req #322

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business
Pregis is Hiring!
Why Join Pregis North America?
It’s an exciting time to work for Pregis! We are constantly innovating and continue to serve the needs and be a strong partner to our customers. We empower our employees to operate in a socialized environment and welcome diversity of thought. Pregis LLC (www.pregis.com) is a leading manufacturer, marketer and supplier of innovative protective packaging products and solutions to a variety of industries. Pregis’ Private Equity partner is Warburg Pincus, together focused on investment in growth. The Company’s broad product offerings provide protection to meet customer needs in three segments: inside the box, surface protection and mailing and bagging solutions.
We are focused on growth; the company has grown in the last 5 years by “Wowing” its customers. Pregis has experienced significant growth organically and through acquisition, expanding our capabilities to meet customer needs and enhancing our ability to deliver value in a rapidly changing environment.
Privately PE owned, with nearly 2,300 employees in 24+ North American facilities and additional manufacturing operations across Europe. Our reach continues to increase with the growing global demand for a strong protective packaging partner, working through a strong network of distributors, fabricators and converting partners with support teams ready to provide industry leading service. We are looking for Jr. Production Team Lead to operate out of our Visalia facility.

Job SummaryThe Jr. Team Lead is responsible for assisting the Senior Operator & Team Lead in the set up and control of flow on the extrusion lines. Including learning the feeder system, application of reclaim, mandrel changes, die set ups, quality control, oven set up, string up on the California room. Other tasks will be assigned based upon need and skill level.


Job LocationVisalia, California

Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesTechnical Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to assist with line string up of material at start-ups or change over’s.
• Assist in Mandrel & Die changes.
• Assist in setting up run recipe for extruders including temperature profile controls.
• Understand Blowing agent profile and hazards along with its operating system.
• Understand and know how to do Silo reports.
• Know and perform Additive and Color cycle counts.
• Assist Lead in Resin unloading from railcars.
• Demonstrate the ability to change screens on all extruders.

Problem Solving

• Able to follow troubleshooting guides to solve any type of quality problem.
• Able to check and correct all production reports for accuracy.
• Know the different screen gauges between extruders.

Teamwork

• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others.
• Assist Lead in operation of extruders to complete production schedule

Communication

• Able to communicate effectively with others in verbal or written form.
• Understand that communication is a critical function to effective operation regardless of time of service or skill level.
• Must read and follow instructions from Lead & Supervisor daily and report critical data.

• Must be able to mentor newer operators on safe working habits.
• Participate in operational skills training and demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Assist in the training of level 1 & 2 operators.

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to perform tasks with little supervision.
• Show the ability to offer help and ask for help before it is a critical need.
• Lead a team to achieve best business results of Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost, & Housekeeping also promoting teamwork in the department.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or credentialed equivalent in English & Mathematics.
• At least two to three (2- 3) years’ experience in a manufacturing / production environment.
• Must currently be in a lead role overseeing at least five (5) employees.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds and endure elevated temperature levels.

• Shift Availability: First shift: 7:00 am till 3:30 pm.
• Overtime requirements: Overtime as needed daily or weekends based upon business needs.
• Additional auxiliary equipment: Possess or learn the ability to operate Forklift, Cranes, Floor Jacks, Saws, Knives (other hand tools).

Our Growth Culture
We thrive in an open transparent environment where we constantly challenge our team members to share their diversity of thought by incorporating round table discussions, regular 1.1’s and maintaining a collaborative environment.
Pregis Core Values
Integrity-The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Here at Pregis, we value our people and expect the highest quality from each.
Collaboration-Combination action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Pregis strives to hire people that want to win as a team. We look for these qualities when interviewing and value the people that want to strive for the greater good!

Customer Focus- We recognize that having a strong customer focus means having a strong contribution of overall success. We are about putting our customers and their satisfaction first! When recruiting for the right fit, we strive to find this quality in our candidates as a priority for both internal and external customer basis.

Innovation- Here at Pregis, we are always innovating and keeping up with the newest technology to stay proactive within the market.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

Other details

• Job Family

  Operations

• Job Function

  Operations

• Pay Type

  Hourly

• Travel Required

  No

• Required Education

  High School