Production Lead - Second Shift

Cellofoam North America Inc.; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cellofoam North America Inc. in New Whiteland, Indiana is hiring for a manufacturing position that emphasizes safety and operational proficiency. Key responsibilities include operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and supporting team training efforts.

Applicants must have Forklift certification, at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, and the capability to lift 50 lbs. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be Forklift certified.
• 2+ years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Must be Lock Out/Tag Out authorized trained.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work while standing all day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance in all manufacturing processes.
• Operate manufacturing equipment proficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Assist with training and enforcing company systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team building skills

Manual dexterity

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• SAFETY FIRST – Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety ownership and accountability by observing all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others.
• Adhere to Cellofoam North America Inc. company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.
• Embody the Cellofoam North America Inc. employee core values of Humility, Hunger, Responsibility, and Intelligence.
• Observe, promote, and participate in safety best practices.
• Observe, promote, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Understand, promote, and adhere to Emergency Action Plan and safety absolutes.
• Understand and adhere to Lock out/Tag out procedure.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment for and machines for specific division proficiently and at speed with minimal supervision.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Provide training support to develop other operators as needed.
• Complete documentation for quality checks and accurately record operational data and KPIs.
• Understand and use process yield calculations to meet target cutting yields goals. Ability to verify and measure material density meets product specifications.
• Understand EPS material grades (pentane level and material size) ensuring the right material is being used to meet quality and product specifications.
• Verify recipe or settings to process raw materials with the correct density, color and quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements.
• Maintain proper cycle time and targeted density for block use in all departments to meet productivity standards. Constantly monitor equipment settings and output.
• Full understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Verify order information and produce part(s) with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting productivity standards.
• Hand‑form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as blades, glue guns, heat guns.
• Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Load workpieces or material into machines.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines to cut, punch, crimp, or notch material.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components.
• Verify equipment set‑up prior to start of a production run; operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
• Start machines, monitor their operations, troubleshoot, and stop machines.
• Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations.
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Monitor equipment operations and record operational data.
• Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.
• Trim excess material from parts, using approved knives, and grind scrap material for reuse.
• Supporting and working with other plant employees performing various tasks as required. Lifting, inspecting materials, finished parts off the machine, product, packaging, wrapping, boxing, and assembling as required.
• Assist with training and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Daily production planning, scheduling personnel, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Report daily shift production results, evaluate results, and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist management with inventory accuracy and process improvements.
• Knowledge of all equipment functions and capabilities within the department.
• Perform other production duties as requested by manager, supervisor, or lead.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.
• Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.
• Maintain a working knowledge and is in full compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal anti‑trust laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Must be Forklift certified.
• 2+ years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Organizational, communication, and team building skills.
• Continuous learning, self‑motivated, detail oriented, strong work ethic.
• Must be Lock Out/Tag Out authorized trained.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work while standing all day.
• Ability to maintain a brisk pace and meet standard production rates.
• Attendance and dependability necessary.