Production Lead - Second Shift

Cellofoam North America; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cellofoam North America is seeking a dedicated employee for their manufacturing operations located in New Whiteland, Indiana. The role requires adhering to safety protocols, operating various machinery, and ensuring quality control measures are met during production.

The ideal candidate will be forklift certified and have at least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong organizational and teamwork skills while maintaining a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Lock Out/Tag Out authorized trained.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Complete documentation for quality checks.

Skills

Forklift certification

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team building skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Whiteland - Whiteland, IN 46184

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Safety first – demonstrate strong commitment to safety ownership and accountability by observing all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Adhere to company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.
• Embody 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 manufacturing equipment 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.
• Use process yield calculations to meet target cutting yields goals; verify material density meets specifications.
• Understand EPS material grades (pentane level and material size) ensuring the right material is 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.
• Fully understand 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 parts with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance 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, 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.
• Support and work 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 compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal antitrust laws.
• Perform other production duties as requested by manager, supervisor, or lead.

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

• 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.
• Lock Out/Tag Out authorized trained.
• Ability 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.