AG Lead

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted innovative and tailored solutions that support some of the worlds most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service operational excellence and global sustainability Greif packages lifes essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues customers and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the companys Customized Polymer Sustainable Fiber Durable Metal and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for lifes essentials.

Job Requisition #:

Job Description:

Shift:Monday to Friday (some weekends) from 3:30pm-12:00am

Pay: $22.00 $1 Shift Differential

At Greif we offer competitive pay and a Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being - financial physical and personal - so you can thrive at work and beyond!

Benefits:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health financial well-being and work-life balance of our colleagues. Benefits begin on day one (where applicable) and include medical dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with company contributions; paid holidays and paid time off; company-paid life insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and employee discount programs.

Additional benefits include participation in the Colleague Stock Purchase Plan (CSPP) tuition assistance legal and pet insurance options and other voluntary and wellness programs with eligibility based on length of service and plan requirements.

Position Overview:

The AG Lead plays a critical role in leading production teams supporting process execution and maintaining operational stability. This role is accountable for safety quality uptime and production performance through leadership technical awareness and hands-on involvement.

AG Leads are expected to operate equipment perform routine troubleshooting and resets and make real-time decisions within established operating parameters. The role requires judgment to determine when to independently act and when to escalate more complex issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

Production Leadership

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of production workers under the direction of supervisor
• Act as the point of contact in the supervisors absence
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Support onboarding and training of new production employees
• Monitor production performance and product quality to ensure compliance with standards

Safety Quality & Operational Response

• Identify address and escalate safety quality policy and behavioral concerns as appropriate
• Take immediate action to correct routine quality or process issues within defined scope
• Recognize abnormal process conditions and respond appropriately through troubleshooting or escalation
• Reinforce adherence to work instructions standard operating procedures and safety standards.

Process Ownership and Technical Support

• Monitor and maintain stable process conditions to support safe and efficient production
• Perform routine machine operation adjustments and resets within established parameters
• Troubleshoot common equipment and process issues independently using established guidelines
• Identify process deviations and take appropriate corrective action to maintain production flow
• Partner with Plastic Technicians and Maintenance to resolve complex technical issues
• Demonstrate ownership of press performance product quality and process consistency

Operational Support

• Maintain production records and communicate operational updates
• Coordinate with support functions to ensure material and resource availability
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement
• Support cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency and performance

Scope of Responsibility

The AG Lead is a production leadership role with defined operational and technical responsibilities. While not a fully qualified Plastic Technician the AG Lead is expected to demonstrate independent capability in operating equipment and maintaining process stability within established limits.

This role is expected to:

• Perform routine machine operations adjustments and resets
• Troubleshoot common process and equipment issues independently
• Take ownership of the press process and product within the assigned area
• Make real-time operational decisions to support safe and efficient production

This role partners with Plastic Technicians Maintenance and Supervisors for:

• Complex troubleshooting and process optimization
• Major equipment issues or repairs
• Advanced technical decision-making outside established parameters

Training and Development Expectations

AG Leads may receive structured training to:

• Understand blow molding process fundamentals
• Perform machine adjustments and resets within defined limits
• Troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues
• Recognize normal vs. abnormal process conditions
• Identify quality defects and implement corrective actions
• Support escalation of complex technical issues when required

Qualifications

• Technical or mechanical aptitude required
• Prior production or blow molding experience preferred
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability in a fast-paced production setting

At Greif we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive be engaged and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

Benefits Statement:

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @ email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

EEO Statement:

offer a competitive salary excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex race religion age national origin color disability veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greifs Equal Opportunity Policy.