Lead Process Tech - Night Shift (Blow Molding)

plastipak; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Rx

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak in Medina, OH seeks a Process Tech Lead to oversee daily blow molding production, mentor technicians, and partner with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety. The role emphasizes reducing scrap and maintaining quality through process checks, with night shift expectations and a focus on housekeeping and safety.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and leadership experience in plastics manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 year Technical degree and/or related experience.
• Desire and ability to work night shift.
• Minimum of 2 years-experience in similar leadership role
• Experience in Plastics manufacturing preferred
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and manage technicians to meet business needs
• Act as back-up Team Leader as needed
• Relieve Production Techs for breaks and lunches
• Inspect line set-ups and continuously monitor operations
• Troubleshoot & repair machinery using mechanical & electrical skills
• Control scrap, reliability and quality through process checks
• Work with Team Lead on the performance evaluation process
• Drive safety, quality, scrap and reliability action items
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Plastipak in Medina, OH seeks a Process Tech Lead to oversee daily blow molding production, mentor technicians, and partner with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety. The role emphasizes reducing scrap and maintaining quality through process checks, with night shift expectations and a focus on housekeeping and safety.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and leadership experience in plastics manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.