Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact.

That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit

This role supports Liquibox with Sealed Air as part of the Lester Prairie Team, helping deliver innovative packaging solutions to customers across the region. We're seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee all production areas, including Injection Molding, Assembly Operations, Secondary Operations, and Warehouse activities during a rotating night shift schedule.

Schedule Details

• Shift Pattern: Rotating night shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Schedule Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off (repeating weekly)

Pay rate: $27.00

Shift differential: $2.00

Essential Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Champion and enforce Liquibox safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective training as needed
• Maintain 5S standards and proper housekeeping across all production areas
• Actively participate in plant-wide safety programs and safety committee meetings
• Ensure OSHA and industry safety standards are consistently met

Quality Assurance Management

• Oversee shift product quality and verify all required documentation (start-up checks, process sign-offs)
• Address Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCARs), and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Implement quality control measures across injection molding and assembly operations
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and quality management systems

Team Leadership & Personnel Management

• Direct shift workload distribution and ensure appropriate staffing coverage
• Process electronic timecard approvals on weekly and bi-weekly schedules
• Train, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performance
• Manage PTO scheduling for shift personnel
• Address performance issues, document disciplinary actions, and conduct performance evaluations
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with company values

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in molding and assembly operations
• Implement strategies to reduce scrap rates and increase production efficiency
• Participate in training programs to enhance technical and leadership capabilities
• Optimize workflow processes and production scheduling
• Support lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction efforts

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a production environment
• Background in one or more of the following areas:
  Assembly Operations, Injection Molding, Quality Control, Material Handling, or Warehouse Management
• Experience with shift supervision and team management preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) a plus
• Knowledge of production scheduling and inventory management
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology

Core Competencies

• Safety Focus: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Leadership: Ability to coach, develop, and motivate production teams
• Communicatio…