Packaging Team Lead - 2nd Shift, Lean & Safety

Minerals Technologies; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k match

Life Insurance

Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Educational assistance

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for the 2nd shift in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The role focuses on leading the packaging team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Strong Lean knowledge and forklift experience are valued. Join a global minerals technology company offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and educational support. You will mentor staff, manage daily production tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience leading a team.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Unloads raw materials from railcars.
• Leads, trains, and mentors the packaging team to meet production goals.
• Plan and stage supplies and raw materials to avoid production delays.
• Make minor equipment adjustments and setups.
• Maintain a safe industrial work environment and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure well‑being of team and care of equipment.
• Implement OE goals in the packaging area and pursue continuous improvement.
• Maintain high safety, product quality, and productivity levels.
• Keep the workplace clean and organized; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lean principles

Lead a team

Work with minimal guidance

Mechanical inclined

Self-motivated

Outlook & Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Minerals Technologies Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for the 2nd shift in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The role focuses on leading the packaging team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Strong Lean knowledge and forklift experience are valued. Join a global minerals technology company offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and educational support. You will mentor staff, manage daily production tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement