Berry Global, Inc

MANUFACTURING OPERATOR LEAD

Location US-KY-BOWLING GRN
Job ID
2024-23898
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Manufacturing
Location : Address
360 SOUTHWOOD COURT

Overview

About Berry
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

Responsibilities

 

  • Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provide clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.
  • Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
  • Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
  • Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.
  • Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.).
  • Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible.
  • Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals.
  • Motivates and coaches’ employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed. 
  • Security diligence, including maintaining control of personal key cards, preventing unauthorized entry to the facility by non-Berry employees, and proper maintenance / security of Berry information and equipment within your direct responsibility.
  • Constant vigilance and participation in Safety, Food Safety, and Quality practices.
  • Prevent nonconforming product from being shipped to customers.
  • Identify and record problems relating to product, process and quality system.
  • Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and Plant rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
  • Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Maintain good housekeeping and 5S principles.
  • Assist the Shift Coordinators by assigning work schedules and work stations.
  • Distribute gloves, hairnets, safety glasses, and ear plugs.
  • Check production reports and production paperwork and labels.
  • Interface with maintenance and set-up operators as needed.
  • Coordinate the movement of raw materials from the staging area to the production lines and back to the staging area when not needed on the floor.
  • Train new employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and production manager.
  • Attend First Responder training and become First Responder certified.   

Qualifications

  • Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Capable of maintaining an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Read, write and speak English.
  • Capable of Utilizing Berry’s operating and support systems (JDE, QSI, WebEFF, CPRO etc.).
  • Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.
  • Negative drug screen test results.
  • Thorough knowledge of operator duties.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

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