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 world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
034584 AG Lead (Open)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 supervisor’s 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:
The pay range for this position is $18.32 - $31.20annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $22.00 to $22.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.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 www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com 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:
We 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 Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.