Liquibox Team Lead

Sealed Air is hiring a Liquibox Team Lead in Lester Prairie, MN, to oversee production areas during rotating night shifts. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing quality assurance, leading team personnel, and driving operational excellence. The role requires a high school diploma, with preference for an associate's degree in manufacturing. The position involves hands-on leadership in a manufacturing environment, focusing on continuous improvement and team development.
Company DescriptionSealed 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. We strive 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 www.sealedair.com.

Job DescriptionThis 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 initiativesConduct regular safety audits and implement corrective training as neededMaintain 5S standards and proper housekeeping across all production areasActively participate in plant-wide safety programs and safety committee meetingsEnsure 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 operationsEnsure adherence to ISO standards and quality management systems
Team Leadership & Personnel Management

Direct shift workload distribution and ensure appropriate staffing coverageProcess electronic timecard approvals on weekly and bi-weekly schedulesTrain, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performanceManage PTO scheduling for shift personnelAddress performance issues, document disciplinary actions, and conduct performance evaluationsFoster a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with company values
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in molding and assembly operationsImplement strategies to reduce scrap rates and increase production efficiencyParticipate in training programs to enhance technical and leadership capabilitiesOptimize workflow processes and production schedulingSupport lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction efforts


QualificationsRequirements:

Education

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

Experience

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

Technical Skills

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) a plusKnowledge of production scheduling and inventory managementFamiliarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology

Core Competencies

Safety Focus: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environmentLeadership: Ability to coach, develop, and motivate production teamsCommunication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication skillsDecision Making: Sound judgment and critical thinking abilitiesChange Management: Adaptability and skill in implementing process improvementsAccountability: Taking ownership of shift performance and resultsBusiness Acumen: Understanding of manufacturing operations and metrics

Benefits and Perks

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid elder care Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Additional InformationRequisition id: 53174

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver’s License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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