Have you ever seen a Koozie® can cooler with the name of your favorite band or performer at a concert? Have you ever seen a pen, a magnet, a calendar, a vacuum sealed tumbler, an award, a grocery bag, a ceramic mug, a backpack or duffel bag with a company logo or slogan? If you have, you very well may have seen products manufactured or decorated/imprinted by the amazing team at Koozie Group (formerly known as BIC Graphic). We are the behind the scenes company producing swag and promotional products for our customers. We have amazing brands and products, some of which include Koozie®, BIC®, Triumph®, JAFFA® and more….and we want you to join our Koozie Group Family!
Why join the Koozie Group team:
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People First culture
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Flexible Schedules
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Great Shift Differential
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We will train for all positions!
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Climate controlled environment (Clean and Heat/AC!!)
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Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Advancement Opportunities (as soon as 6 months)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Annual Performance Reviews
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Employee Discount Program
Job Summary:
The Molding Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production activities by providing hands-on leadership, coordinating workflow, and ensuring operators have the guidance, resources, and technical support needed to safely produce quality products. This role serves as the primary resource on the production floor, promoting teamwork, communication, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting the Molding Supervisor in achieving production, quality, safety, and operational goals.
Responsibilities:
Production Leadership
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Support daily production activities to ensure production schedules and operational priorities are executed safely and efficiently.
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Coordinate daily workflow, staffing assignments, and work priorities established by the Molding Supervisor.
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Monitor machine performance, downtime, production flow, and resource availability while communicating concerns promptly.
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Support machine startups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and process stability as needed.
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Ensure operators have the materials, tools, boxes, colorants, and resources required to perform their work efficiently.
Team Leadership & Development
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Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to operators and floor personnel.
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Train, coach, and cross-train employees while reinforcing standard work, operating procedures, and quality expectations.
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Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a positive work environment.
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Support the Molding Supervisor by providing real-time feedback on team performance and escalating employee performance, attendance, safety, or behavioral concerns when appropriate.
Safety & Quality
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Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting 5S standards.
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Monitor product quality and collaborate with Quality, Processing, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues.
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Identify potential quality, safety, or operational concerns and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Communication & Continuous Improvement
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Maintain effective communication with Operators, Processors, Setters, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Production Supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
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Conduct shift pass-downs and communicate production priorities, operational updates, and expectations.
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Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and productivity while reducing downtime and waste.
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Participate in continuous improvement projects and support department initiatives.
Administrative Support
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Complete production documentation accurately and assist with Oracle transactions and production reporting as required.
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Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
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At least 18 years of age.
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Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience.
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Experience in injection molding and/or blow molding.
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Previous production leadership experience.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Basic computer skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
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Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
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Lean Manufacturing experience.
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Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong production leadership experience.
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Strong people management and coaching skills.
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Strategic planning and execution skills with the ability to prioritize daily production activities.
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Ability to analyze production worksheets, schedules, and operational priorities.
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Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work effectively with operators, processors, setters, Quality, Warehouse personnel, Maintenance, and Production Supervisors.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Ability to motivate and develop employees while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
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Ability to bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving equipment.
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Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules based on business needs.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.
Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
