Job Location : Erie,PA, USA
Essentra is a leading provider of essential components and solutions. Every day we produce and distribute millions of small but essential products. Our international network extends to 28 countries, with headquarters in the United Kingdom and includes 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers. At the center of everything is our purpose, to responsibly provide the products and services our customers need to succeed. Put simply, our purpose is why we exist as a company. Many companies claim to be changing the world; we don't. But we do make a powerful difference to our customers. We make it work. Every one of us. Every day. Summary: Essentra is looking for a full time 2nd Shift Team Lead who will be responsible for assisting supervision in managing the daily operations of the injection molding department. The hours are 2:00pm to 10:30pm. There is a $2.00 shift differential for working the second shift. Typical Accountabilities: • Strategically plan and direct manpower to meet daily production targets and adapt to changing operational needs. • Offer real-time technical assistance to production staff, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth workflow. • Conduct orientation and ongoing training programs (basic and advanced) to build team competency and ensure compliance with operational standards. • Participate in daily production meetings to align team efforts with business objectives and communicate updates effectively. • Provide constructive feedback to the Production Supervisor for annual reviews and performance improvement plans, supporting employee development. • Uphold and enforce all company policies, including safety protocols, quality standards, environmental management systems (EMS), TS16949 compliance, PPE usage, and housekeeping practices. • Track machine and cavity utilization using Mattec systems, and analyze shift efficiency and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities. • Perform accurate and timely data entry to support production tracking and reporting. • Proactively identify and implement productivity enhancements for existing jobs and processes. • Be available to work overtime as required to support business needs. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times. Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED equivalent • 2 years' experience of injection molding • Previous work experience in manufacturing. • Valid, current driver's license. • Work safely in a fast-paced environment. • Must be able to read and write in English. What We Offer: This position offers a competitive hourly rate, $2.00 shift differential, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.