Ovens Lead & Production Coach – Rotational Molding

Elkhart Plastics Inc.; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics Inc. is seeking a Lead to oversee all production activities in the designated shift for rotational molding, driving productivity, quality and schedule attainment while upholding safety.

You will coordinate daily schedules, train staff, conduct 5S and LEAN practices, monitor performance, and escalate issues to ensure targets are met. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in production, forklift certification, strong communication, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2–4 years of production experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Forklift certification from Elkhart Plastics/Myers Industries required.
• Must operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment.
• Strong reading and mathematical skills required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives productivity, quality and schedule attainment for the shift.
• Coordinates daily production schedule to develop rotation based on scheduling needs while ensuring training needs are met.
• Responds to production-related issues, orders and production demands, meeting or exceeding production targets.
• Learns processing of rotational molding equipment and can start/stop machines.
• Performs production duties and fills-in as required to relieve for breaks and vacations.
• Conducts training of new employees and retraining as required.
• Leads 5S activities and ensures daily clean-up of work areas.

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Machinery operation knowledge

Hazard communication

Production experience (2–4 yrs)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Elkhart Plastics Inc. is seeking a Lead to oversee all production activities in the designated shift for rotational molding, driving productivity, quality and schedule attainment while upholding safety.

You will coordinate daily schedules, train staff, conduct 5S and LEAN practices, monitor performance, and escalate issues to ensure targets are met. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in production, forklift certification, strong communication, and leadership abilities.