Production Team Lead 1st Shift

Seaway Plastics; Hoffmans Corner, Willow Lake (MN, SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Production Team Lead to drive safety, quality, and productivity on the injection molding line. You will coordinate daily production activities, support operators, and troubleshoot challenges to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

The role requires at least three years in plastic injection molding manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to document production details accurately. Expect a hands-on leadership position on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastic injection molding.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions and safety policies.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the work of machine and assembly operators.
• Follows and enforces MME Group safety guidelines.
• Follows and enforces MME Group quality guidelines.
• Completes training for all new shift team members.
• Communicates and works effectively with the other team members.
• Shares ideas on how the team can be improved and solve problems, ensuring operation sheets have correct information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Reading and comprehension

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

Join our manufacturing team as a Production Team Lead and take an active role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork on the production floor. You’ll coordinate daily activities, support operators, troubleshoot production challenges, and help keep our injection molding operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises and monitors the work of machine and assembly operators.


• Follows and enforces MME Group safety guidelines.


• Follows and enforces MME Group quality guidelines.


• Completes training for all new shift team members.


• Communicates and works effectively with the other team members.


• Shares ideas on how the team can be improved and solve any problems which are occurring, making sure that all operation sheets have correct information on them.


• Check new labels made for proper information; revision labels etc.


• To record and make accurate records of product produced.


• Ensure proper documentation by Material Handlers and Process Technicians when changing work orders.


• Visually inspects parts for visual defects such as shorts, flash, contamination etc.


• Notify shift Process Techs of any visual problems with the product.


• Complete walk through of areas and make notes about cleanliness, have operators take care of their area.


• Drive the culture, provide recognition, and emphasize teamwork.

Quality Responsibilities:

• Provide effective quality technical support to Plastic Injection Molding and assembly operations.


• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and floor personnel to resolve day-to-day issues, achieve team objectives, and promote quality principles.


• Use MME Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms and other QMS elements to ensure continuing adherence to MME and regulatory requirements.


• Initiate change requests to update or improve quality or product documentation.


• Performs Final Inspection of products.


• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability) - None

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, Other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  
  
  
  • We are customer focused
  
  
  • We execute
  
  
  • We win together
  
  
  • We are respectful
  
  
  
  

• High School or GED required.


• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.


• Three years working in the manufacturing of plastic injection molding.


• Previously employed at MME Group as a Machine Operator III.


• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policy manuals, safety instructions, short correspondence and business memorandums.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.


• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.


• To perform intermediate mathematical computations (examples: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals);


• Accurate manual dexterity


• Ability to occasionally lift 30lbs unaided.


• Walking and stair climbing is required within the office/shop areas.


• Ability to stand, bend and stoop.


• Demonstrated attention to detail.