What you'll do:
MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Production Team Lead who consider themselves problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As Team Lead for the night shift, you will play a crucial role in being a strong advisor on all aspects of production. This position provides day-to-day floor leadership, coordination, technical support, and coaching to help the team meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations
What’s in it for YOU?
- Safety-First, People-First Culture
- This night shift position is eligible for a $1.50/hour shift differential in addition to your regular hourly wage of $30-38/hour!
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays
- 401K Employer Contributions
- Short and long-term disability options
- Life Insurance
- And more!
What will you do in this role?
A Day in the Life:
- Review production throughput and measure daily goals.
- Lead by example in safe work practices and reinforce compliance with safety procedures, quality requirements, housekeeping standards, and work rules.
- Monitor workflow and production progress across production areas throughout the shift and communicate risks, delays, staffing needs, or quality concerns to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
- Help coordinate daily work assignments based on production priorities.
- Serve as a first point of contact on the production floor for routine questions, production issues, scheduling conflicts, and troubleshooting; escalating matters requiring management authority.
- Provide hands-on production support as needed to keep work moving and help the team achieve daily goals.
- Assist with evaluating training progress and providing observations and recommendations to the Manufacturing Supervisor regarding employee readiness and additional training needs.
- Randomly verify required quality checks and processes are being followed.
- Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs; partner with maintenance and production employees to minimize downtime and support effective troubleshooting.
- Support continuous improvement activities and recommend improvements to workflow, work methods, equipment utilization, quality, safety, and productivity.
- Provide factual, timely feedback to the Manufacturing Supervisor regarding shift performance, attendance, conduct, or other employee concerns.
- Complete required production documentation and other administrative tasks associated with the shift.
- Perform other production-related duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor.
What does it take to be successful in this role?
Basic Requirements
- Prior experience providing lead, training, coaching, or technical support to production employees.
- Broad understanding of manufacturing workflow with the ability and willingness to learn multiple production areas rather than specializing in a single department.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine production issues, organize priorities, and make sound day-to-day decisions within established procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with employees, maintenance, quality, and management.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn company systems used for production documentation and communication.
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, job specifications, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Reliable self-starter who can provide floor leadership during the night shift while recognizing when an issue requires escalation to management.
- Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position.
- Will be the first point of contact for team members, during your regular shift, for root cause analysis of production issues and scheduling conflicts.
- Coaches and supports growth and learning of current team members.
- Have a good knowledge of proper time keeping and PTO for team members (MRP site specific).
- Provide regular feedback to team members.
Preferred Requirements
We value diverse experiences and perspectives - they help us innovate every day. While these qualifications are preferred, they’re not required:
- Progressive experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Work experience in packaging manufacturing.
The physical requirements and work environment:
Physical Demands
- Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift).
- Lifting/Carrying: Regularly lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and arms for machine operation and material handling.
- Visual/Manual Requirements: Ability to read gauges, measure materials, and perform quality checks.
Environmental Conditions
- Noise Level: Exposure to moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection provided.
- Safety Gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and gloves required.
- Other Factors: Exposure to dust, ink, or chemicals used in production.
Schedule & Work Hours
- Full-time position; standard schedule is Monday-Thursday 2:00pm to 12:30am with occasional overtime as needed.
Get to know us:
Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more.
What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do:
- Lead with Safety – We put people first, always.
- Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity.
- Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar.
- Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger.
- Raise the Bar – We strive for excellence in every detail.
If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at http://www.millrockpackaging.com!
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.