PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD | 6AM - 6PM | 4 ON - 4 OFF SCHEDULE

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career development

Training and development

Sustainable packaging

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires proactive issue resolution to maintain targets and performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving and leadership abilities, and familiarity with safety regulations. The position offers growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Ability to communicate safety practices and OSHA requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for troubleshooting.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to lead and motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety with daily safety discussions, observations, and audits.
• Prepare team for daily activities by communicating equipment status and task assignments.
• Maintain time/attendance records and handle production reports.
• Conduct daily can and end meetings to review quality metrics and goals.
• Identify production opportunities, assist in troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or vocational/technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

IBM i System knowledge

Hydraulic and pneumatic operations

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 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.

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.

Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.