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We are looking for individuals who have integrity with strong initiative and relentless attention to detail to do the right thing. We continue to find ways to innovate, lead and make a positive difference in the world. Join our successful team and have an impact on sustainability, one day at a time. \nPADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator. \n PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits: \nCompetitive Wage \nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance \n100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members\n75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents \nFirst Time Home Buying Assistance \n401K Match and Profit Sharing \nPerformance Driven Bonuses \nSchedule\nMonday - Friday, Weekend as needed\n4:00pm - 2:30am\nTeam Lead Position Summary: \nThe Team Lead will report directly to the Operation Coach. They will be responsible for overall operations of the production and logistics areas during their shift. \n1. Shift Leadership\nLead, direct, and support a crew of 7–12 operators and techs; assign work and adjust staffing across areas as needs change.\nSet clear expectations, coach performance, and address attendance and conduct issues promptly and fairly.\nTrain and cross-train crew members so every area can be covered on every shift.\nAct as the senior decision-maker on site during the shift; make sound calls with limited outside support and escalate only when needed.\n2. Production Planning\nCarry out the production plan for each area and plan the shift around staffing, feed material, and equipment status.\nBalance crew and material between Wire Chop, XRT, Alusort, and the Polisher to hit shift targets.\nTrack tons, run hours, and downtime; record results accurately at the end of every shift.\n3. Preventive Maintenance & Mechanical Work\nComplete and assign scheduled PMs during the shift; record work done and parts used.\nPerform hands-on mechanical work: wear-part changes, belt and bearing work, alignments, adjustments, and minor repairs.\nFollow lockout/tagout and safe work procedures on all maintenance tasks.\n4. Troubleshooting\nDiagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and process issues to get equipment back online quickly.\nDecide when a problem can be fixed on shift and when it needs maintenance or OEM support; document the issue and fix for day shift.\nTrack repeat failures and share them with the Process Engineer for root-cause follow-up.\n5. Parts Inventory\nTrack parts used on shift and keep the parts area organized and labeled.\nFlag low stock and critical spares before they run out; coordinate needs with the Process Engineer and purchasing.\n6. Machine Optimization\nMonitor machine settings, feed rates, and product quality; make approved adjustments to improve throughput and recovery.\nSpot trends in performance and quality, and bring improvement ideas to the Process Engineer.\nMake sure operators run equipment to standard settings and work instructions.\n7. Quality Testing & SPC\nImplement the quality testing program on off shift: pull samples, run tests at the set frequency, and record results the same way every time.\nMaintain SPC charts for key measures (e.g., purity, chemistry, contamination, throughput) and review them during the shift.\nReact to out-of-control or out-of-spec results right away: adjust settings, segregate suspect material, and document the action taken.\nTrain crew on sampling, test methods, and reading SPC charts so testing continues when the lead is busy elsewhere.\nKeep test equipment clean, calibrated, and ready; report issues to the Process Engineer.\nShare quality and SPC trends with the Process Engineer and help roll out new test methods and real-time testing.\n8. Safety\nOwn safety on the shift: run pre-shift safety talks, enforce PPE, LOTO, and guarding rules, and stop unsafe work.\nReport and help investigate incidents and near misses; correct hazards or escalate them before the end of shift.\nKeep work areas clean and organized.\n9. Communication\nDay Shift Operations Coach: Give a clear shift handoff covering production, downtime, repairs, parts used, quality issues, and staffing.\nProcess Engineer: Report equipment issues, repeat failures, quality results, PM status, and parts needs; carry out process changes on shift.\nEddy Team: Coordinate shared feed, material flow, and schedules between areas; share anything that affects their run.\nWrite accurate, complete shift reports so the next shift and leadership have the full picture.\nTeam Lead Position Qualifications: \nRequired\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n3–5 years in industrial, manufacturing, or recycling operations, including at least 1–2 years leading people [confirm].\nIndustrial maintenance skills: mechanical repair, PM, and troubleshooting of conveyors, motors, drives, and processing equipment.\nExperience operating heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, skid steers); able to get certified on site equipment.\nComfortable with computers: email, Excel, production reporting, and machine HMIs/control screens.\nSolid math skills for production numbers, yields, weights, rates, and measurements.\nAble to follow sampling and test procedures accurately and learn SPC chart basics (averages, ranges, control limits).\nAble to multitask across several areas, set priorities, and stay calm under pressure.\nProven ability to work with limited outside support, make sound decisions, and lead a team of 7–12 people.\nClear communicator, both written and verbal.\nPreferred\nExperience with wire chopping, sensor-based sorting (XRT, LIBS, eddy current), or scrap metal recycling.\nBasic electrical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI familiarity, or welding/fabrication skills.\nExperience with SPC, quality testing, or handheld XRF/LIBS analyzers.\nFormal maintenance training, technical certificate, or associate degree.\nPrior off-shift leadership experience.\nPADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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