Senior Shift Lead - Production

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

Job Requisition #:
029008 Senior Shift Lead - Production (Open)

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 strate...