Team Performance Lead - Fabrication

Sealed Air is currently seeking a full-time, hands-on Team Performance Lead to oversee a fabrication team in our equipment manufacturing plant located in Ayer, MA.

This position requires oversight of all aspects of the metal fabrication department, including personnel, machinery troubleshooting, preventive maintenance scheduling, etc. The Team Performance Leader (TPL) is accountable for leading daily operations with the Management team as needed to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in all phases of a metal manufacturing environment and will have full responsibility when the Fabrication Manager is occupied. The position will coordinate tasks by communicating priorities as well as ensuring tasks are completed with an emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. This role will also be responsible for setting and meeting continuous improvement objectives, monitoring the performance of the team, and taking appropriate actions when an individual or team is not meeting goals in attendance, safety, productivity, and quality.

Pay rate: $27.00 - $34.00

Shift: Morning

Responsibilities
* Oversees and manages all aspects of metal fabrication under the direction of the Fabrication Manager
* Sources / negotiates rates with new vendors
* Trains/builds morale/dispatches work to fabrication employees
* Oversees third-party service vendors, schedules machine maintenance, approves invoices, and manages department purchases using SAP Concur
* Controls spend and assists managing budgets for aspects of the department
* Reports and communicates with Fabrication Manager, Safety Manager, and Director of Operations regarding issues, root cause analysis, action plans, and follow up
* Assigns & follows-up on work orders
* Responsible for ordering parts / equipment and managing inventory
* Compiles a list of equipment and recommended replacements
* Sets up and manages preventive maintenance schedule
* Troubleshoots equipment
* Communicates to all levels of site management
* Provides leadership and management to the department resources including the people, equipment, material, and processes to resolve issues
* Ensures adherence to all safety protocols including LOTO, Electrical Safety, Fork Lift Safety, and all other company mandated safety programs
* Maintains a clean and safe work environment
* Open/Close facility as needed
* Ability to work individually and within a team with minimal direction and guidance from manager
* Solid organization, management, and planning skills
* Strong work ethic and attention to detail
* Maintains a professional attitude
* Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

* Minimum 7 years of metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment desired
* High School Diploma or GED, required; Technical or associate's degree, preferred
* Experience working in a manufacturing facility, required; metal fabrication manufacturing, preferred
* Basic mechanical knowledge, understanding, and skills, required
* Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Familiar with computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Experience with SAP Concur, preferred
* Demonstrated commitment to safety
* Experience in ADP payroll, preferred
* Ability to speak, read, and write English
* Positive work history with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to work a minimum of 40+ hours a week, M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, overtime as needed
* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

* 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