Team Leader - Lamination in Perry, New York at JN White Designs Screenprint INC

Job Summary

The Lamination Team Leader plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing day-to-day operations within the Lamination Department. This position is responsible for ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, and adherence to safety standards while supporting team development and continuous improvement initiatives. The Lamination Team Leader provides hands-on leadership, coordination, and oversight to ensure customer requirements are met and company standards are consistently upheld.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail with a strong understanding of manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of lamination’s role within the manufacturing process.
• Above-average visual discrimination skills.
• Ability to comprehend and apply technical and process-related information.
• Previous lamination experience preferred.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize personnel allocation.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment, addressing hazards or concerns promptly.
• Conduct and deliver performance evaluations for team members.
• Operate equipment as needed based on skill level and production demands.

This position holds supervisory responsibilities for all 2nd shift operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, safety regulations, and applicable laws.

To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to meet the essential job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail with a thorough understanding of manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of digital printing and laser cutting is preferred.
• Above-average visual discrimination skills.
• Ability to comprehend and apply technical information effectively.
• Previous printing experience preferred.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required.

1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate complex information effectively.

Ability to write professional correspondence.

Capable of effectively presenting information to customers, clients, and colleagues.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills:

Strong analytical skills to identify problems, propose solutions, and make sound decisions.

Ability to lead, influence, and implement ideas to improve efficiency and quality.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate lamination equipment.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level.

Exposure to moving production equipment is required.

Safety protocols must be followed at all times.