Job description
Looking for a career opportunity where you make a difference? If you are ready to lead a department to be the best in an organization with 6,000+ associates worldwide, while contributing to global sustainability, join Plastipak as a Cell Leader in our Modesto, CA facility. The Cell Leader has overall responsibility for the safety, quality and production performance of their department. They are a member of the Leadership Team and. The Cell Leader will provide leadership, training and support to department team members and train to and enforce company policies and procedures. Must possess a willingness to assist with technical troubleshooting as well as operating production equipment through relief periods if necessary.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience.
We Offer
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Set Schedules – This position will primarily be days, Monday – Friday
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Stability - Our business is growing and we are expanding.
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Advancement - We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!
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Rewards - Competitive pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!
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Food-grade clean & climate-controlled environment
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Tuition Reimbursement after 3 months of service
You Will
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Be responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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Coordinate and prioritize work schedules, assignments & training, guiding and developing associates to be successful.
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Develop and execute plans for efficient use of materials, machines and associates. Lead and direct all Injection associates which may include supervisors.
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Manage production efficiency, scrap, reliability and efficient changeovers to maintain and enhance the operation of the Injection area.
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Be a SME in Injection equipment, processes and procedures.
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Manage departments daily activities, assuring the team is achieving safety, quality & productivity standards.
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Hold team meetings covering safety, quality, and reliability issues.
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Lead team in helping to identify Root Cause and develop robust permanent actions for customer complaints and internal production issues.
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Monitor process & production, leading the team to resolve issues & identify improvement opportunities.
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Facilitate communication between leaders & to your team.
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Work with Technical Trainer to identify training needs for all associates.
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Ensures all policies are followed – GMP, Safety, and Work Instructions.
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Grow your knowledge and leadership skills through a wide variety of training & on-the-job experiences.
You Have
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Ability to work days and provide coverage and support to all shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
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A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Plastics Technology, Electro-Mechanical or a similar technical area or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment; Plastic injection experience highly preferred.
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Strong leadership, social and interpersonal skills to lead, relate with and motivate people.
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Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data to drive continual improvement.
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Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and effectively present information.
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Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts.
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Proficiency operating a computer to enter & retrieve data, create reports and presentations.
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Knowledge of 6S & continuous improvement desired
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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