Regrind Lead; Plastics Manufacturing

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Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Position Summary:

The Regrind Lead coordinates daily regrind operations to ensure scrap material is safely processed, clearly identified, properly stored, and available for reuse. This position works closely with material handlers and production teams, provides day-to-day direction to regrind operators, and helps maintain accurate material separation by type and color. The Regrind Lead is also responsible for keeping the grinding and staging areas clean, organized, and compliant with established safety and quality requirements.

• Coordinate daily regrind activities and assign work based on production priorities and available material.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and training to regrind operators, including completion of the company regrind training program.
• Ensure all containers of regrind material are correctly labeled and that material is stored in the proper designated location.
• Maintain separation of materials by resin type, color, and other applicable specifications to prevent contamination.
• Coordinate regrind usage with material handlers and production personnel according to established procedures and direction from management.
• Monitor regrind levels, material flow, and staging needs; communicate shortages, quality concerns, or processing issues promptly.
• Verify that grinding equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned daily and as needed between material or color changes.
• Maintain clean and organized grinding, waste, and staging areas in accordance with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Support troubleshooting of routine workflow or material issues and elevate equipment, quality, or safety concerns as appropriate.
• Complete required records and communicate shift status, priorities, and unresolved issues to the next shift and management.
• Answer calls and respond to material requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience in regrind, material handling, plastics manufacturing, recycling, or a similar production environment preferred.
• Previous lead or informal team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete the company regrind training program.
• Ability to read labels, work instructions, short correspondence, and safety information and to complete basic written records.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow detailed but non-complex written and verbal instructions and solve routine problems in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work cooperatively across departments, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Leadership and teamwork:
  Provides clear direction, supports the team, and helps maintain accountability for daily priorities.
• Dependability:
  Reports to work consistently and on time, follows through on commitments, and communicates when priorities or timelines change.
• Safety awareness:
  Follows safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly, and reports unsafe conditions immediately.
• Organization:
  Plans work efficiently, maintains orderly work areas, and keeps materials properly identified and separated.
• Problem solving:
  Recognizes routine issues, gathers relevant information, takes appropriate action within established guidelines, and escalates when needed.
• Communication:
  Listens, asks questions when clarification is needed, and shares accurate information with employees, material handlers, production, and management.
• Adaptability:
  Responds effectively to changing production needs, delays, and unexpected events.

• Stand for more than two-thirds of the workday and walk for one-third to two-thirds of the workday.
• Frequently use hands to handle or feel materials and equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate with or hear others.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and occasionally climb or balance.
• Regularly see and read labels, paper documents, and information displayed on…