Process Technician Lead - Night Shift

Plastipak; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Medina, OH is seeking a Process Tech Lead to oversee daily production in a blow molding environment.

The role involves supervising technicians, ensuring safety, quality and reliability, and coordinating with maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly. You will train staff, act as back-up Team Leader, inspect line setups and drive continuous improvement in safety, scrap reduction and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Safety-minded with focus on quality, reliability and housekeeping.

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 monitor operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery with mechanical and electrical skills.
• Control scrap, reliability and quality through process checks.
• Collaborate with Team Lead on performance evaluations and safety actions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Two year technical degree

Job description

Posted 26 days ago Less than 10 applies 4 min average apply

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Medina, OH 44256

As a Process Tech Lead, you will be responsible for the daily production in a blow molding environment, providing management support to associates and being held accountable for department safety, quality, reliability, and scrap, ensuring correct housekeeping procedures on machinery and in work areas, working knowledge of product orders, and work directly with maintenance to ensure equipment is repaired and maintained.

Why apply?

Job security you can count on – While other companies are laying off, we’re hiring to keep our business strong – even during uncertain economic times.

Career growth – We promote from within, so you can move up in the company.

Benefit Packages – we offer health and 401k plan options

You Will

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

You Have

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 verbal and written communication skills

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Posted 26 days ago Less than 10 applies 4 min average apply