Where is the Crew Leader - 1st Shift Plastics role at Teknor Apex Company based?

This role is based in Brownsville, TN.

What degree is required for the Crew Leader - 1st Shift Plastics role at Teknor Apex Company?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Crew Leader - 1st Shift Plastics role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

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Crew Leader - 1st Shift Plastics

Teknor Apex Company · Brownsville, TN1mo agoverified 20 h ago

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $53k (149 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead a plastics compounding production crew on 1st shift, covering breaks, quality and safety walkthroughs.

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Might not be for you. Front-line crew supervision with mandatory overtime — not a materials science or engineering role.

Manages peopleSmall team

Seniority: Manager
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: High school
Experience: 2+ yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Manufacturing / Production

Benefits

equity/stock

Role details

General Function

This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team.
There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.
Inspect cleanouts to make sure standards are met.
Gives breaks on lines as needed. This should include working on plans that minimize the need for crewleaders giving breaks.
Help Supervisor with quality problems. This includes effectively leading a 5 why root cause investigation.
Get maintenance when there is a mechanical problem and have a plan for quick restarts.
Fill in for supervisor when he is absent.
Blender Crewleader: Pump resin from rail car into resin silos’ (2nd and 3rd shift only).
Fill in for Unit Operator when one is absent and can’t get anyone to come in early. For blender loading, develop plans, when possible, to use the team to cover more than one line.
Helping with housekeeping, making sure everyone keeps his or her area clean meeting both daily and shift housekeeping assignments. This includes making sure all 5S standards are met.
Plan and lead discussion in huddle meetings.
Daily conduct quality and safety walkthroughs and give team immediate directions.
Stay current online status and operator activities and assignments.

Responsibilities

To supervise Utility Operator, Unit Operator, Blender Operator, Compounder, Console Operator.

Skill/Educational Requirements

High school diploma or GED or two years minimum work experience at Haywood Company.
Must have a valid drivers license.

Essential Physical Requirements of the Job

Ability to climb stairs.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

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