Box Room Leader Lead PR12 1st Shift Waverly NE

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 900 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Position Summary: The Box Room Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operation within the box room, ensuring continuous supply of packaging materials to support production without interruption.  This role coordinates team members, monitors equipment performance, tracks packaging quality and waste, and maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight
• Lead and coordinate box room activities including operation of box machines for both small and large cases
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of assembled cases and combos to production lines
• Monitor workflow and proactively prevent downtime due to packaging shortages
• Communicate with production and packaging teams to anticipate needs
• Material Handling and Supply Management
• Oversee building and staging of combos for production use
• Ensure proper movement and storage of packaging materials
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of boxes and supplies
• Quality and Waste Tracking
• Inspect boxes for print defects, structural issues, and overall quality
• Track and report packaging waste, including but not limited to: Box machine damage
• Shipping damage
• Receiving damage
• Identify trends and communicate issues to management for corrective action
• Equipment and Safety
• Ensure box machines are operating efficiently and safely
• Report equipment issues promptly to maintenance or management
• Promote and enforce safety standards within the work area
• Team Leadership
• Provide direction and support to box room team members
• Ensure team stays on task and meets production demands
• Train new employees on processes, safety, and expectations
• Foster accountability and teamwork
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment
• Ensure proper disposal of waste and recycling materials
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in packaging, production, or warehouse operations preferred
• Leadership or lead experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of quality standards and waste tracking
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to read product label by numbers
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both, verbal, and written format.
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack preferred
• Familiarity with box machine operation and minor troubleshooting preferred
• Physical Requirements / Environment: Stand/Walk: Continuously 8 hours or more
• Lift/Push/Pull/Carry:  Continuously (20-50 lbs.)
• Simple/Firm Grasping:  Frequently
• Other Physical Requirements: Bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder (up to 1 ft.): Occasional
• Ability to work in a production/warehouse environment:  Continuously - Working around moving machinery, working in a cold environment (28-34 degrees F).
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Zero/Minimal production downtime due to packaging shortages
• Accuracy and completeness of waste tracking
• Quality compliance (minimal print/box defects reaching production)
• Team productivity and engagement
• Area cleanliness and organization standards
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• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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