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We are looking for an experienced Technical Group Leader to head our Production Team. In this position you will ensure that all molding machines are running to optimum speeds (MEEF, EFF and Scrap %) and producing quality parts.  You will assist all Technicians and assign team members in production, in their daily duties.  You will make sure all employees are doing their jobs correctly and safely.  This excellent Technical Group Leader takes pride in their work and their attendance. 

• Provides a safe working environment and completes any accident/incident reports
• Responsible for the overall quality of the department operations. Work closely with Quality Assurance to insure all presses are running quality parts
• Responsible for all aspects of production, machines running to standard, machine efficiencies, down-time, quality
• Responsible for the direction and training of all technical team members and material handlers
• Enter production in to WEBEFF
• Implement required disciplinary action and all related documentation
• Oversee department housekeeping
• Determine appropriate internal and external assistance that may be required by the department
• Other duties as assigned by the Molding Manager
• Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and (HACCP) Practices
• Ensure all SQF requirements are adhered to
• Must Know the Quality Policy and apply it to working practices
• Must be able to work in a team environment and help others as needed
• Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks
• Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
• Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible
• Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals
• Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback.  Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed
• Other duites as needed

Competency Requirements:

• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication
• Accountability –holds self accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity)
• Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).
• Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility –Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises daily activities of all production and technical hourly employees in the Molding Department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Three to five years previous supervisory, quality and or injection molding experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Spanish speaking a plus.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; each with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job details:

Job Type: Full-time

12 hours Night Shift: 6:30PM to 7AM (2,2,3,2 Schedule

Additional night shift differential compensation

Bi-Annual Bonus Compensation

This is a high paying job with built-in OT, at a leading global US based company that is growing.

Benefits:

Berry offers three insurance plans. Full medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. We also offer life insurance, disability and 401k plan with 50% company match up to 6% of contribution.

Berry is proud to provide accumulated time off for:

• 11 Holidays 
• Vacation Time
• Personal Days for Perfect Attendance

Additional Benefits:

Steel toe boot annual allowance

Safety Prescription Glasses allowance

Uniforms provided at no cost for the employee

Gym membership reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities and pay progression available and more. 

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.