Team Lead - Press

ProAmpac; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives program

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a Print Team Leader for the 2nd shift (3p-11p, Mon-Fri) in New York. The role coordinates daily press activities, ensures safety, quality, and productivity, and meets deadlines and customer expectations.

Minimum five years in manufacturing with deep Flexography and packaging knowledge, plus leadership experience, are required. The position offers competitive pay of $25.65 per hour with shift differential, and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• 5 years: Flexography/ Flexible Packaging Manufacturing.
• Leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Shift Supervisors to plan shift activities related to safety, crew scheduling, and performance to ensure production, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Ensure department managers are updated and apprised of all matters affecting morale, staffing, productivity, quality, equipment failures, etc.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions for corrective action.
• Support and guide team members on troubleshooting production issues.
• Approve production samples/tear sheets with QC to ensure quality is consistent throughout runs.
• Maintain tooling inventory and notify when tools need maintenance or replacement.
• Coordinate with support crews to ensure material, supplies, and tooling are staged for Press.
• Maintain readiness for audits and certifications.
• Oversee trials and scale-ups for onboarding and development of new business.
• Certify production paperwork and data entry for accuracy and retention.
• Provide coaching and feedback for performance evaluations and development.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve quality.
• Develop and maintain training programs for all shift positions.
• Attend and participate in meetings.

Skills

Flexibility

Solution focused

Prioritize

Continuous improvement

Integrity

Supervise and manage performance

Project management

Communication skills

Customer oriented

Conflict resolution

Education

High School or better

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Print Team Leader to coordinate the daily press activities while maintaining safety adherence, quality, and productivity to meet deadlines and customer expectations.

We are looking for a Print Team Leader to coordinate the daily press activities while maintaining safety adherence, quality, and productivity to meet deadlines and customer expectations.

Shift

2nd shift, 3p-11p, Mon-Fri

Pay

$25.15 + .50 shift differential = $25.65

*Minimum of five years manufacturing experience with in-depth knowledge of Flexography and Flexible Packaging and leadership experience is required*

Essential Duties And Tasks

• Collaborate with Plant Shift Supervisors to plant shift activities related to safety, crew scheduling, and performance to ensure production, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Ensure department managers are updated and apprised of all matters affecting moral, staffing, productivity, quality, equipment failures, etc.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions for corrective action.
• Support and guide team members on troubleshooting production issues.
• Approve production samples/tear sheets together with QC team and ensure quality is consistent throughout the run.
• Maintain and ensure tooling inventory (bridge mandrels, anilox, sleeves) is available and in good working condition. Provide notification when tools need maintenance/replacement.
• Coordinate with support crews (warehouse, anilox/parts cleaners, mounting dept., ink dept.) to ensure material, supplies, and tooling are staged and ready for Press.
• Maintain constant plant readiness for all regulatory and certification audits.
• Oversee trials and new business scale-ups to ensure successful onboarding and development of new business.
• Certify production paperwork and data entry is accurate, useful, and retained appropriately.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team in support of fair consistent performance evaluations and development opportunities.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Assist in root cause investigations and help develop corrective actions to improve quality.
• Develop and maintain effective training programs for all shift positions.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate Flexibility & resilience
• Solution focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation
• Foster integrity and honesty
• Supervise & manage performance
• Project management
• Personable, excellent communication skills
• Customer Oriented
• Ability to resolve conflict in a positive manner.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Qualifications

Education

• High School or better

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Supervisory or Team Lead
• 5 years: Flexography/ Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

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Job Category:

Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time