Job Information
Berry Global PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER - Day Shift in VALDOSTA, Georgia
Overview
About Berry
At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Responsibilities
Day shift 6:45am - 7pm working a 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures
Follow OSHA rules and regulations
Monitor quality of product; inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns
Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene
Willing and able to work overtime when needed
Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
Follow all Department Procedures and Directives
Minimize scrap on each machine, verify correct color concentration
Prepare for and monitor product changeovers, verify line clearances.
Pack buckets to support packers at breaks/lunches
Perform Daily and weekly preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
Complete machine production line reports and stability operations data collection
Responsible for identifying and reacting to various sounds and alarms
Assist Material Operator, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator and Inspector/Packers with responsibilities as needed
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on performance
Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities;
Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and
Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
Responsible for acting as Production Supervisor on occasion
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/GED or three years of experience with production equipment or six months as a Berry Machine Operator
Three years in a leadership role or one year as a Berry Machine Operator with shown leadership ability
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
Must be able to monitor quality of machine output
Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds).
Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms
Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives.
Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
Must have written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Manufacturing experience
Experience with Stretch/ Injection Blow Molding Equipment, especially Nissei, Aoki, Sidel and Husky
Computer skills in Word, Excel Power Point and JDE
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/23303/production-team-leader---day-shift/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-GA-VALDOSTA
Job ID 2024-23303
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address 2020 STEEDA WAY