Peninsula Plastics is rapidly expanding and we are looking to add a Production Supervisor on our 1st shift to our team in Pontiac.
Please review the following information about our position before you click "Apply":
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
Description:
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:
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Manage a team of production personnel at two facilities
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Training production team members in safety, proper production practices, and quality standards
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Ensure product being produced adheres to quality and labor standards
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Enforce and improve labor efficiencies
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Ability to motivate hourly employees to be productive and maintain good attendance
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Work directly with the quality department and have a good understanding of the QMS to produce quality products
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Interact with all levels of management and hourly employees
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Track products being produced in the manufacturing progress to ensure each step of the process is followed correctly
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Ensure all materials are staged and available when needed
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Create corrective action plans to reduce the repetition of incidences
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Follow company safety policies
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Follow production schedules
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Perform employee administrative duties such as scheduling, employee discipline, performance reviews, etc
Qualifications:
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Recent experience in Plastics or Thermoforming is required
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Experience with implementation of change/improvement processes
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Development of training programs for production workers
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Previous experience plant operations
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Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
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Strong Organization Skills
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Strong Leadership Skills
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Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
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Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
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Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
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Ability to stand for 8+ hours
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment