Production Team Lead - 6am - 6pm - 4 on - 4 Off Schedule

CROWN Bevcan France; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. seeks a Production Team Lead in Minnesota to oversee daily production operations, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and resolve issues affecting performance. You will lead the team, coordinate staffing, and monitor metrics while maintaining accurate records and timely reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 2+ years in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Hourly wage range is $40.93–$44.50.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Ability to follow and communicate safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to lead and motivate team.
• Organizational skills to manage tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and safety protocols.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety with daily safety discussions and audits.
• Ensure team compliance with safety protocols through communication and training.
• Record incident details and submit required forms timely.
• Communicate equipment status, expectations, and activities to the team.
• Relay critical information to management as needed.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve performance.
• Maintain time and attendance records.
• Handle production and staffing reports and other admin tasks.
• Coordinate staffing needs and overtime with management.
• Lead daily start/end meetings to review quality metrics.
• Monitor processes and team activities to meet quality and production goals.
• Identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Engage subject matter experts as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree / vocational training

Tools

IBMi System

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

Hourly Wage: $40.93 - $44.50

Position Overview

The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations and meeting those targets while maintaining safety, quality and efficiency standards. This includes proactively identifying and resolving issues that negatively impact production, quality, or team performance to prevent further occurrences.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote safety by conducting daily safety discussions, safety observations and audits.
• Ensure team compliance with safety protocols through consistent communication and training.
• Promptly record incident details, complete the required forms, and submit them in a timely manner to ensure proper documentation and follow-up actions.
• Prepare team members for daily activities by communicating equipment status, team expectations, plant activities, task assignments, and other relevant information.
• Relay critical information to management as needed.
• Continuously assess team member performance through informal and formal feedback.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and recommendations for performance improvement when necessary.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records in the time and attendance system.
• Handle production reports, equipment data, staffing reports, and other required administrative functions.
• Partner with management with staffing needs, interviewing potential team members, in addition to processing time off requests and overtime.
• Conduct daily can and end meetings to review current quality metrics.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, and team activities to ensure quality and production goals are met.
• Identify production opportunities, participate in troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions.
• Engage subject matter experts for additional support when required.
• Enforce company policies, plant regulations, and guidelines.
• Address non-conformances through coaching, training, or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Direct and coordinate team resources to resolve issues and achieve operational goals.
• Facilitate a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned to support plant operations.

Qualifications

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate safety practices and OSHA requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to troubleshoot operational issues effectively.
• Strong communication verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach, and motivate team members.
• Organizational skills to manage tasks, production schedules, and priorities efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree of vocational/technical training in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-speed or food manufacturing facility.
• IBMi System knowledge.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic operations.
• Understand and know can making process.
• Ability to interview candidates, train and develop team members.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.