Lead Slitter Operator (Nights: 8:00p - 8:00a)

High-Speed Slitter Lead

Winpak Films is seeking a High-Speed Slitter Lead to join our Production team based out of Senoia, GA on a rotating night shift schedule (8pm-8am).

Reporting to the Slitting Supervisor, this role will provide hands-on leadership to the slitting team while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The High-Speed Slitter Lead will help coordinate daily production activities, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support team training, and ensure a smooth transition between shifts. This is an opportunity for an experienced slitting professional to take on a key leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support operators, apprentices, and material handlers on the assigned shift, providing direction and assistance to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Set up and operate high-speed slitting equipment while minimizing scrap, downtime, and production interruptions.
• Monitor production processes and finished products to identify quality issues, defects, splice-outs, and equipment concerns.
• Troubleshoot slitting and winding issues and communicate maintenance or equipment concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate raw material, packaging, and core requirements to support current and upcoming production needs.
• Complete required production reports, quality measurements, and documentation accurately and ensure materials are properly palletized, packaged, and returned to stock when appropriate.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure team members follow company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Train and support team members on equipment operation, production processes, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and the work area for the incoming shift to support a smooth transition.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in high-speed slitting, extrusion, or a related converting manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up and operating industrial slitting equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting slitting and winding processes.
• Ability to use measurement equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to identify product quality defects and follow established quality requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use production systems and software.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and consistently follow safety requirements.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or training employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in a converting or blown-film manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with production systems such as Movex, Rubex, E-File, One-Factory, MES, or WinConnect.
• Experience coordinating production activities and preparing for shift changes.

Additional Details:

• This position is full-time and operates on a 12-hour night shifts (8:00pm-8:00am).
• This position is 100% onsite in Senoia, GA.
• The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and movement of materials. Assistance from a co-worker may be required when maneuvering heavier materials.
• The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, stair climbing, reaching, and squatting.

Compensation range: $22-$24/hour

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services.

Winpak's vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.