Team Leader - Foam Converting Nights

Pregis Corporation; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Night Shift Team Lead to oversee production activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and effective communication to drive performance and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing and a passion for fostering a positive work culture. Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, and make a significant impact on production efficiency while supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and influence team members indirectly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee production activities in the converting area.
• Provide indirect leadership through training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Basic Computer Skills

SAP Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Team Lead (Night Shift)

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Manager or Operations Manager

Department: Plant Administration

Summary of Job

The Foam Sheet Night Shift Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing production activities in the converting area within the department. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a proven ability to lead and influence team members indirectly. This role focuses on motivating the team to achieve performance goals while ensuring smooth operations and maintaining a safe work environment. Responsibilities include sending daily shift updates, providing direct support as needed, and covering vacant positions when necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide indirect leadership to team members through training, troubleshooting, and coaching.


• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.


• Oversee Foam Converting for production and personnel related items, escalating as needed.


• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.


• Develop a thorough understanding of all existing and new production equipment through ongoing training.


• Identify and implement solutions to departmental challenges, ensuring smooth operations.


• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production performance.


• Support, demonstrate, and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.


• Strictly adhere to company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations, including compliance with all PPE requirements.


• Ensure the quality and accuracy of production processes, promptly reporting any defects or concerns.


• Conduct quality checks on all converting assets every four hours, ensuring compliance with production standards. Document findings and file reports at the end of each shift.


• Strive to meet or exceed production targets while minimizing waste and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly standard work is completed on time.

• Send manpower updates via email at the beginning of each shift, ensuring clear communication of staffing levels, coverage adjustments, and any potential gaps.


• Provide end-of-shift updates, summarizing production performance, key issues, downtime, quality concerns, and any necessary follow-ups for the next shift.


• Coordinate vacation coverage for the opposite shift rotation, ensuring adequate staffing and minimal disruption to production.


• Review production entries in SAP and effectively make corrections when needed.


• Participate in meetings and complete all required safety training.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment


• Assist in cross-training team members to enhance workforce flexibility and skill development.


• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to support preventative maintenance initiatives.


• Support and engage in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to improve overall performance.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.


• Perform bi-weekly inventory checks on raw materials, ensuring accurate stock levels and reporting discrepancies to the appropriate team members.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.


• Promote positive teamwork culture


• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.


• Ability to prioritize workload.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment


• Inside work


• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit


• Humidity may exceed 80%


• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%


• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)


• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

• Full time


• Shift work (Continental Shift, 2 Week Cycle, 12 Hour Shifts)


• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is preferred, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

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.