Production Lead 2Nd Shift

***1,000 Hiring Bonus***

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative product and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning product.

How do you fit in?

The Production Lead provides leadership support as it pertains to packaging operations and coordination of labor and machinery in assigned production areas.

Do you have what it takes?

• Interface and collaborate with production and support functions to lead operational and personnel goals to ensure efficient operating shifts.
• Coordinate labor based on machine scheduling to meet production needs.
• Supports production flow, output and quality standards.
• Review and audit production reports with area supervisor to facilitate resolution of operational, manufacturing and maintenance issues to prevent operational delays to mitigate unnecessary costs.
• Analyze and audit production goal objectives.
• Clearly communicate expectations to ensure compliance with operational needs.
• Lead personnel and operations to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Participate in problem solving activities.
• Ensure training and validation for production team members.
• Uphold and support organizational goals and views.
• Perform various team duties as needed to meet production demands.
• Maintain proper housekeeping throughout all areas and keep work area and equipment neat and clean.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures.
• Attend work regularly as scheduled.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems to management.
• Demonstrate commitment to following all processes and procedures and Airlite Core Values.
• Effectively communicates with area supervisor.
• Other duties and audits as assigned.
• A minimum of six months of demonstrated successful experience meeting manufacturing and quality standards.
• Certification on multiple platforms preferred.
• Passing of the Munsel Hue Color Assessment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Uphold and support organizational goals and values.
• Take initiative and ask for help when needed.

Our Core Values Drive Us

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• · Health, dental and vision insurance
• · Company paid life insurance
• · Company paid short term disability
• · Generous 401k match
• · Generous vacation
• · Casual dress
• · Annual company activities
• · Free parking
• · Awesome culture

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Computer skills: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person