MINIGRIP - Conversion Team Leader

TITLE: Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Conversion Team Leader is responsible for providing hands-on training, troubleshooting, and technical support in the conversion department. This role plays a key part in developing operator skillsets, improving machine performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience operating or supporting conversion equipment required
• Strong understanding of bag-making processes, quality standards, and machine operation.
• Demonstrated ability to train or mentor others in a manufacturing setting.
• Good communication skills and the ability to give clear instructions.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, shifts, or overtime as needed.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interaction

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct hands-on training for new employees on equipment operation, safety protocols, and production procedures
• Ensure consistent understanding and application of company processes, quality expectations, and safety requirements
• Maintain and update training materials and checklists to reflect current practices
• Observe and assess the performance of employees to identify training needs and skill gaps
• Provide coaching, retraining, or additional support to underperforming team members
• Collaborate with supervisors to recommend cross-training opportunities or additional resources
• Maintain training compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Assist machine operators with troubleshooting and resolving minor mechanical issues
• Identify operational or process-related problems and escalate recurring or complex issues to maintenance or supervision
• Help maintain equipment efficiency and support quick changeovers or machine setup as needed
• Serve as a role model by consistently following safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Ensure conversion machines operate continuously for a minimum of 11.5 hours per production shift, minimizing downtime through proactive support.
• Monitor production speeds and line performance to identify and address mechanical or process-related slowdowns in real time.
• Support quick response to machine stoppages, jams, or product defects to restore optimal line speed efficiently.
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance teams to resolve issues that impact run-time performance and target outputs.
• Verify that changeovers and startup procedures are executed efficiently to maximize available run time each day.
• Assist with identifying speed loss trends and recommend process improvements to sustain or enhance daily machine output.
• Perform routine checks and provide mechanical or troubleshooting support to maintain consistent product flow and prevent bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of downtime events and corrective actions to support continuous improvement and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking.
• Prioritize production support tasks that directly contribute to achieving or exceeding daily run-time and throughput targets.
• Ensure all Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) are followed during production runs.
• Provide feedback to leadership when existing SOPs/SOCs require revisions due to equipment upgrades or process changes.
• All other duties as assigned by management.