The Production Lead Technician assists with troubleshooting and assures all equipment maintains quality standards and efficiency. This position will be reporting to the Shift Supervisor and will serve as a backup in their absence. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Essential Position Functions:

• Assist or oversee trouble shooting envelope equipment.
• Meet with the supervisor daily to discuss any problems and recommend any changes necessary.
• Assist machine adjusters with machine repairs.
• Manage and direct multiple teams.
• Maintain production above running standards.
• Study and recommend changes to improve methods for maintenance of the folding machines.
• Assist adjusters in determining if any Maintenance personnel are necessary for completing a task.
• Brings any scheduling concerns to the Supervisor's attention.
• Use parts drawing manuals to locate parts and materials needed for envelope equipment in MP2.
• Measure and inspect specifications of envelope for quality checks and job approval.
• Training of new hires (Adjusters, Operators, Packers)
• Communicate with support teams (Graphics, Customer Service, Scheduling)
• Fulfill certain Shift Supervisor's duties in their absence.
• Full responsibility for the quality of the product produced within the shift in line with company QC procedures and processes.
• Full responsibility for shift management including Safety, Quality and Production targets and the efficient running of the production process.
• Ensures that effective communication is given either verbally or written to all shift employees.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of envelope machinery (627s, RA, SWs, 202s)
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Must be able to efficiently use a Windows-based computer.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English, for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Work Environment:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and stand continuously for extended periods of time.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Repetitive bending, twisting.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull/leverage up to 75lbs.

Mental Demands

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
• Will interact regularly with managers and staff.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Work Environment

• Employee works primarily in a fast-paced manufacturing / warehouse environment.
• Excessive noise environment. Hearing, Eye and Feet protection is required and provided.

Mac Papers + Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.