Production Technical Lead - Day Shift

Position Overview

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real. Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we're transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging – tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we deliver a local solution with nationwide reach.

At Blue Polymers, you'll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency, and helps brands meet their sustainability goals – all while making recycling real for consumers.

Purpose: The Production Technical Lead is responsible for maintaining and meeting all manufacturing and production goals, ensuring complete customer satisfaction through production value and employee effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Production Technician within the manufacturing environment.
• Support the Shift Leader with manufacturing and production functions to meet daily department requirements.
• Read and follow the Manufacturing Production Schedule.
• Direct and assist production operators with the completion of daily manufacturing goals.
• Be knowledgeable of all manufacturing work procedures and approve daily work orders for accuracy and efficiencies.
• Retrieve samples as required following all safety procedures.
• Inspect the manufacturing process for effectiveness, accuracy, and proper operation.
• Lead production changeover events, ensuring the correct start-up of each manufacturing line segment.
• Assist with department training and the completion of training records.
• Record lot numbers from raw materials when needed.
• Provide shift lead technical support in manufacturing development and continuous improvement.
• Oversee housekeeping of production areas, exterior equipment areas, and the bale warehouse.
• Complete and oversee material staging for manufacturing per documented procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Uphold the Blue Polymers Code of Conduct and be aware of management policies and objectives.
• Be capable of lifting 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production/Plant Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; 1 year or more related experience and/or training; or comparable combination of education and experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience: Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, packaging requests, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine correspondence; perform basic arithmetic; maintain machinery; operate hand tools and mechanical equipment; work effectively in a team; accept direction; and operate a fork truck.
• Qualifications: Must be comfortable working in a shared space with constant noise and in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment; able to work flexible schedules with possible demands exceeding 40 hours; capable of lifting 55 lbs repeatedly; and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Perks

• A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling.
• An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged.
• Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company.
• A strong culture of transparency, efficiency, and problem-solving.