Shift Lead (Day Shift) - $29.90/hour

Graham Packaging Company; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Shift Lead for their production team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, enforcing safety standards, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role within manufacturing. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth, providing a supportive culture where your contributions can lead to significant improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety, health, and quality policies on the production line.
• Train employees and resolve production quality issues.
• Assist Production Manager with operational reviews.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Computer Usage

Customer Service

Education

2+ years in operations supervisory role

Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for aShiftLead(Production) based in Minster, OH. This opening is for dayshiftwhich operates during the hours of approximately 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

• Weekly pay starting at $29.90 per hour.
• Benefits Start on Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with match!

The Production/ShiftLeads are for production lines during one wholeshiftof operation. Responsible for knowing and enforcing policies, procedures, practices and programs. The primary duties of a Production/ShiftLeadinclude:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Assignshiftpersonnel to production equipment, followingshiftwork schedule and break schedules to ensure work is completed on time.
• Train employees on ashift.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Oversee safety, security, good housekeeping and enforce company policies to eliminate accidents and control accident costs.
• Resolve production and quality problems that occur on ashift. Make frequent checks of product quality and GMP standards and give functional guidance toshiftoperations and quality personnel.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• Attend all production, safety, andshiftmeetings.
• Assist Production Manager in reviewingshiftoperations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment and procedures.
• Follow work orders and ensures proper product codes are used and built.
• Accurately report production data.
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to machinery and equipment.
• Inspect materials prior to use.
• 0-25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

The eductaion, experience, and certifications required are:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in an operations supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.

Production Leads are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.