Injection Molding Team Leader

About the position

Berry Global is a leading manufacturer with a diverse workforce of over 40,000 employees across more than 250 global locations. We focus on developing, designing, and manufacturing innovative products with a commitment to the circular economy. Our culture emphasizes individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, allowing every employee to make a significant impact on the company and the world. We are looking for individuals ready to make their mark at Berry.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of parts being produced and cycle times of machines.
• Cycle machines as necessary.
• Oversee the duties of each material handler, O.A.'S, and operator in your section.
• Assist Material Handlers with color changes.
• Maintain your section in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Verify the accuracy of travelers and box count sheets in your section.
• Check Quality Check Sheets.
• Make color approvals when responsible for the supervision of the Molding Department on weekends and Quality Assurance is not available.
• Check hand sanitizer station once a day on each machine. If it is empty or broken, please report to Assistant Group leader.
• Ensure that sanitation of operators work stations and equipment has been done at the beginning of each shift, and document on the Pre Occupational Sheet.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental and department of health requirements.
• All process changes are to be documented on quality check sheet.
• All new hire lead person will be required to spend one week in tool room.
• Lead Person will double check material information received from Material Handler for every machine running in his section.
• Lead Person will inspect Traveler BOM and confirm that it matches resin information provided by Material Handler.
• Lead Person will write information concerning what material a mold is running when they turn in their cycle times and cavitation for the daily 105 report.
• This information, along with the name of Material Handler that checked the material, will be delivered to the Tech Coordinator or the person that will be performing the entries on the daily 105 report.
• This report will be sent out to all individuals listed in the daily 105 contact list. This task will be completed everyday & shift including weekends.
• Anytime information is found to not be consistent with BOM from Traveler or the material verification information from Material Handler or material line for conair is not hooked up correctly the Lead Person is to immediately contact the QA Department and Group Leader and shut machine and until a decision can be made about inaccuracies of information.
• Any possible contaminated production must be placed on hold until it can be inspected by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED equivalent
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Prior injection molding experience
• Must attend the Molding Apprenticeship classes
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and to push / pull loads in excess of 100 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders / steps safely and without assistance
• Must not be at risk for sudden alterations in consciousness
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8 hour shift
• Ability to work in a dusty environment
• Visual acuity of at least 20/50 for distance and a minimum near vision ability to read 10 - 12 point font at 12 - 18 inches
• Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and/or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex
• Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.