Manufacturing Team Leader (Manager)

Job Summary :

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC (PSC) is a world-class, ISO 9001 manufacturer of custom packaging. We are a market leader in the design and conversion of corrugated, folding carton, single-face lamination, foam protective packaging and point-of-purchase displays. Our facilities in Modesto and Visalia serve a wide variety of end use customers who value creativity, flexibility, speed to market and best total system cost. We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration, and foundation of our family-owned company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components : 360 degrees Health; Teamwork; Quality; and Sustainability.

This role is responsible for leading teams in executing safety, quality, service, performance and people objectives, including continuously developing the skill and abilities of the team. Establishes processes that deliver sustainable results, leading team members to deliver against objectives. Collaborates with direct reports, peers across the manufacturing network as well as the site Operations Manager on activities that support operational goals and objectives for the site, this includes leading continuous improvement initiatives and supporting key objectives for PSC.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with direct reports, site Operations Manager to establish, communicate and execute measurable operations and people goals that deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service and performance results.
• Sets clear expectations and targets, leading high performing team; implements systems that deliver repeatable and reliable results.
• Organizes team and processes to meet prescribed daily targets and production schedules, while maintaining the safety of all team members and high levels of quality product.
• Coordinates proper staffing and training, leading team members and establishing a culture of continuous improvement to maintain industry leadership.
• Create environment and teaches team to anticipate problems before they arise. Supporting and at times, leading, root cause analysis when applicable.
• Coaches the team towards common objectives.
• Participates in one-on-one coaching, team meetings and interacts with frontline team members in a positive and motivational manner.
• Provides recognition, performance feedback and coaching as necessary to support the team and individual growth and development.
• Develops team members for future growth and succession planning.
• Reviews reports, papers, and other records prepared by Team Members for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with company policies.
• Helps drive PSC's culture of safety, safety systems through training, coaching and feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be a servant-minded style leader by serving our Team Members and providing them with all the tools and coaching they need to safely and efficiently perform their job.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

In typical 8 hr. day, position requires

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Speaking

Lifting

Pushing

Pulling

Stooping

Bending

Manual Dexterity

Vision

Hearing

Reading

Heat (Extreme)

Cold (Extreme)