Senior Shift Lead - Production - Greif Packaging LLC

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best-performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life's essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Shift Lead for our 2nd shift production takes on additional responsibilities related to mentoring, strategic initiatives, and preparing for a potential future supervisory role. This position acts as a key player in bridging the gap between Shift Lead duties and full supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leads teams of colleagues in performing activities associated with setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment. Assist supervisor in overseeing colleague performance and scheduling.  Helps to ensure that policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed. 

• Perform all Shift Lead duties while taking on additional responsibilities.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of production workers under direction the Superintendent.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory policies. Promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all Greif policies and expectations.
• Monitor production quality and ensure adherence to quality control standards.
• Adhere to and prioritize production schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• May train new production workers on processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate with inventory control to ensure raw materials and supplies are available for production. Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for orders as needed.
• May collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and in good working condition.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide regular updates to management on production metrics and issues. May maintain production records, prepare reports, and analyze data to measure productivity and efficiency.
• May operate machinery or work production line positions as needed to cover absences.
• Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Escalate issues of Safety, policy, quality or behavioral compliance concerns to Superintendent.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior management for operational efficiency.
• Assist in implementing and managing strategic projects or initiatives that impact the shift or department.
• Review and analyze performance metrics, report on operational effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct pre-shift and or other meetings as required.
• Participate in advanced Training to prepare for a potential supervisory role.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, in a manufacturing setting.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical abilities.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
• Administrative Proficiency: Experience with administrative tasks such as scheduling, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Microsoft Office and computer proficiency.

Training and Development:

• Participate in Supervisory Training.
• Actively engage in training programs and mentorship designed to prepare for a potential future supervisory role.
• Train on higher-level management tasks and responsibilities to include the following:

People Management and Policy Compliance

• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Greif Policy Compliance
• Essential Supervisory Skills
• Employee Development and Performance Management
• Building Team Effectiveness
• Interviewing and Onboarding

Analytical and Operational Activities

• Root Cause Analysis
• Production Scheduling and Planning
• Cost Analysis
• Resource Utilization
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Safety Performance Analysis
• Training Needs Assessment
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Production Capacity Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing 

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.