Lead Slitter Operator; Nights

Winpak Films is seeking a High-Speed Slitter Lead to join our Production team based out of Senoia, GA on a rotating night shift schedule (8pm-8am).

Reporting to the Slitting Supervisor, this role will provide hands‑on leadership to the slitting team while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The High-Speed Slitter Lead will help coordinate daily production activities, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support team training, and ensure a smooth transition between shifts. This is an opportunity for an experienced slitting professional to take on a key leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support operators, apprentices, and material handlers on the assigned shift, providing direction and assistance to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Set up and operate high-speed slitting equipment while minimizing scrap, downtime, and production interruptions.
• Monitor production processes and finished products to identify quality issues, defects, splice-outs, and equipment concerns.
• Troubleshoot slitting and winding issues and communicate maintenance or equipment concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate raw material, packaging, and core requirements to support current and upcoming production needs.
• Complete required production reports, quality measurements, and documentation accurately and ensure materials are properly palletized, packaged, and returned to stock when appropriate.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure team members follow company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Train and support team members on equipment operation, production processes, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and the work area for the incoming shift to support a smooth transition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in high-speed slitting, extrusion, or a related converting manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up and operating industrial slitting equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting slitting and winding processes.
• Ability to use measurement equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to identify product quality defects and follow established quality requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use production systems and software.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and consistently follow safety requirements.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or training employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in a converting or blown-film manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with production systems such as Movex, Rubex, E-File, One-Factory, MES, or Win Connect.
• Experience coordinating production activities and preparing for shift changes.
• This position is full-time and operates on a 12-hour night shifts (8:00pm-8:00am).
• This position is 100% onsite in Senoia, GA.
• The role requires the ability to lift up to 50pounds
  , with frequent lifting and movement of materials. Assistance from a co-worker may be required when maneuvering heavier materials.
• The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, stair climbing, reaching, and squatting.

Compensation range: $22-$24/hour

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

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