Thermoforming Changeover Lead-2nd Shift

Company Summary

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities.

Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

The changeover leader is responsible for facilitation and assisting with all changeover operations. They will also need to coach technicians on the changeover process along, troubleshooting process, with identifying opportunities for improvement. They will also assist with any other hands‑on training that is needed. A day in this role would include helping to prioritize changeovers with scheduling and working side‑by‑side with the technician on the highest priority changeover.

The changeover will be completed from start to finish until good parts are approved by our QA Department.

• You may enjoy this role if you:
• Have an excellent understanding of the thermoforming process.
• Enjoy the daily challenges from team interaction while striving to meet customer needs.
• Enjoy coaching and leading others.
• Have an interest in continuous improvement, specifically in the changeover process.

• Facilitating and training all changeover activities.
• Assist with changeovers (hands‑on).
• Receiving updated procedures and rosters from the training dept. and carrying out "pop‑up" training tasks as needed on the floor.
• Help to create an environment of continuous improvement.
• Output of a quality setup and process.
• Ensuring that all team members work safely and always adhere to good safety behaviors.
• Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Training of new team members and on‑going training to prepare them to advance to higher responsibility jobs when they become available, as well as coaching team members to achieve peak performance in their present position.
• Assisting team members in complying with rules, production standards, and other company procedures (such as regular attendance).
• Responsible for machine efficiency.
• Make certain that production records are accurately completed.
• Ensure ready availability of all materials that are needed for an efficient changeover.
• Make certain that the work area is kept neat and clean.
• Help implement the company's commitment to equal opportunity in employment.
• Complete any other special projects as assigned by the production manager, shift supervisor, or process improvement leader.

• The person in this job must have a high degree of mechanical skill as well as the ability to organize and accomplish work through other people.
• Completion and passing of the Machine Technician Class.
• Current Machine Technician Competency of Stage 5.
• 3+ years of thermoforming and operation of Thermoformers and MM Trim Presses.
• Current in all CBT training, ITC lessons, Paulson for Thermoforming lessons.
• Knowledge/Involvement in Continuous Improvement Principles (5S, 8 Wastes, Kaizen, SMED, TWI), or willingness to learn.

• Strong coaching skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Approachable, open‑minded, and patient.

• Prolonged periods of standing work
• Frequent lifting of 15‑25 lbs/Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs/More than 50 lbs requires a team lift
• Frequent repetitious tasks with upper extremities
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment.