Team Leader
Silgan Plastics Corporation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for working with the Production Supervisor to ensure safety, quality & production targets are met
  
• Assist with managing labor
  
• Help ensure all policies and procedures are being followed thru out the shift
  
• Oversee that housekeeping is being maintained and assist when needed
  
• Assist with the implementation of lean principles and continuous improvement
  
• Serve as backup to the Production Supervisor
  
• Understand all the requirements of the LOTO program and monitor compliance
  
• Understand all requirements of the No Tolerance Policy and monitor compliance
  
• Assist with incident investigations
  
• Monitor machine operation to ensure accountability of parts.
  
• Evaluate product to ensure high quality and conformance with established standards.
  
• Know the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.
  
• Work with the warehouse to ensure the proper flow of raw materials & finished goods on the production floor is occurring
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
• Member of the HACCP team upon request
  

EDUCATION:

Required: High School diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 1-2yrs min experience in management/leadership

3-5yrs min experience in manufacturing

Preferred: 3-4yrs min experience in management/leadership

6-8yrs min experience in manufacturing

SKILLS:

Required: Good communication skills, basic computer skills, ability to interact positively with people

Preferred: Forklift experience, mechanical aptitude

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable): This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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