Production Supervisor Peninsula Plastics is rapidly expanding and we are looking to add a Production Supervisor on our 1st shift to our team in Pontiac. Location(s): must be able to commute to BOTH locations (Pontiac and Auburn Hills located 1 mile from each other)
Shift: 1st shift from 5:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Thursday (OT on Friday and Saturday)
Pay:
Hourly - $60,000 to $80,000 per year
Our company specializes in manufacturing re-usable plastic packaging and is a leader in the thermoforming industry. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Thermoforming Production Supervisor. Supervisors are in charge of leading teams of 10-35 people operating Thermoforming machinery. Supervisors work closely with management to meet customer deadlines while maintaining a positive and safe environment.
Reports to:
President/CEO, VP of Engineering Responsibilities:
Manage a team of production personnel at two facilities
Training production team members in safety, proper production practices, and quality standards
Ensure product being produced adheres to quality and labor standards
Enforce and improve labor efficiencies
Ability to motivate hourly employees to be productive and maintain good attendance
Work directly with the quality department and have a good understanding of the QMS to produce quality products
Interact with all levels of management and hourly employees
Track products being produced in the manufacturing progress to ensure each step of the process is followed correctly
Ensure all materials are staged and available when needed
Create corrective action plans to reduce the repetition of incidences
Follow company safety policies
Follow production schedules
Perform employee administrative duties such as scheduling, employee discipline, performance reviews, etc
Qualifications:
Recent experience in Plastics or Thermoforming is required
Experience with implementation of change/improvement processes
Development of training programs for production workers
Previous experience plant operations
Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
Strong Organization Skills
Strong Leadership Skills
Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for 8+ hours
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
