Production Team Lead - Nights

Rock Entertainment Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group in Arlington, TX is seeking a Production Team Lead on a 7PM-7AM 12-hour rotating shift. This hourly role oversees Packers, ensures quality, and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements by following SOPs and coordinating with the QA Inspector.

You will train staff, manage workflow, maintain SAP inventory integrity, monitor for defects, perform 6S audits, and support the Production Supervisor with staffing and overtime planning in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing or packaging team is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Packers across multiple production lines, directing performance.
• Ensure SOPs and packaging components are correct for each job order.
• Maintain SAP inventory integrity and correct load flags for finished goods.
• Monitor for defects, report non-conformities, and collaborate with QA.
• Train Packers on QA SOPs and conduct audits for quality inspections.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and inform staff to minimize delays.
• Assist with staffing, overtime planning, and workflow optimization.

Skills

Team leadership

Spanish language (bonus)

Education

High school or technical school

Job description

Job Title: Production Team Lead

Classification: Hourly

Shift: 7PM-7AM (12 Hour Rotating Schedule)

Summary of Job

Under the direction of Production Supervisor, the Team Lead oversees Packers to ensure the quality and production deliverables of mailers across multiple production lines meets customer specifications and delivery requirements as well as company standards for quality and operation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Team Lead is responsible for maintaining continuous product quality during production and guiding the workflow by monitoring the packaging work force’s quality inspections and packaging process in collaboration with the assigned QA Inspector. Performs quality inspections at regularly prescribed intervals and documents accordingly across multiple production lines. Helps employees in the department perform their duties correctly. Helps converting team operate at or above designated run speeds.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead team of Packers for multiple production lines by monitoring performance and providing direction.


• Ensure SOPs are followed during the production process.


• Ensure correct packaging components are in place for each varying job order.


• Maintain integrity of SAP inventory management system and ensure finished good load flags are placed correctly.


• Monitor jobs, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per TMS quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed. Collaborate with assigned QA Inspector throughout the shift as needed.


• Ensure Packer rotations and breaks occur per company policies.


• Work with Production Supervisor to determine manning schedules and overtime allocations.


• Accurately update the upcoming shift to ensure a smooth shift handoff; communicate regularly with staff to minimize delays.


• Monitor mailer production, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed.


• Train Packers on Quality Assurance (QA) SOP; regularly conduct audits to ensure quality inspections are being performed.


• Work with Quality Manager and Inspectors and Operations to resolve issues per QA SOPs.


• Perform 6S and SOP audits regularly as required.


• Help to identify raw material defects, captures relevant information (lot codes, samples, etc.) and forward to Quality Manager.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment


• Inside work


• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit


• Humidity may exceed 80%


• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%


• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 45 lbs)


• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, as needed

Position Type

• Full time


• Shift work (specify hours/shift)


• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent technical school preferred


• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred.


• Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.


• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (Spanish bilingual a plus)


• Ability to direct a team of employees and facilitate compliance with workplace policies, procedures and rules. Elevates problems or employee concerns to Supervisor or Human Resources as needed.


• Promote a positive teamwork culture and champion company core values


• Ability to take coaching well and interact respectfully with others.


• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.


• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime availability.


• Ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions


• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations


• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.


• Ability to work Overtime as needed daily, or weekends based upon business needs.

Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 45 pounds and endure moderately controlled temperature levels.

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