Plastipak Packaging
manufacturing
ProductionSupervisor
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“Production Supervisor at Plastipak Packaging. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, production, safety, quality, reliability, scrap, equipment maintenance, leadership. daily production in an injection and blow molding environment. providing management support to 20 +/- associates”
What You'll Achieve.
department safety; quality; reliability; scrap; on time completion of monthly safety topics; maintaining ISO standards; maintaining a high level of motivation; timely completion of performance evaluations; driving safety, quality, reliability, and scrap priorities
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot & problem solve
Works overtime as necessary, based on production needs/demands, Regularly stand or sit for long periods of time, up to 12 hours at a time, Walking intermittently and long distances, up to 12 hours per day, Able to lift up to 35 pounds regularly, Must be able to reach overhead, bend down, and work on a ladder periodically as needed, Able to work on aerial platforms up to 20 ft, Ability to work 6: 45pm - 7: 15am, along with overtime, as needed, ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Team Oriented, Self- Motivates and flexible on job assignments, Must possess leadership skills, interpersonal and written communication skills, Blend of technical, interpersonal skills, and willingness for continuous learning through training, Associates degree in Business Management or High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and previous experience in a leadership/management role, Works overtime as necessary, based on production needs/demands, Regularly stand or sit for long periods of time, up to 12 hours at a time, Walking intermittently and long distances, up to 12 hours per day, Able to lift up to 35 pounds regularly, Ability to visually examine minute defects in parts and product, Must be able to reach overhead, bend down, and work on a ladder periodically as needed, Able to work on aerial platforms up to 20 ft, Ability to work 6: 45pm - 7: 15am, along with overtime, as needed, High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve, Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematics, ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation
Nice to Have
Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel, Palletizer & Airveyor is preferred
What You'll Do.
daily production in an injection and blow molding environment
providing management support to 20 +/- associates
ensuring correct housekeeping procedures on machinery and in work areas
working knowledge of product orders
working directly with maintenance to ensure equipment is repaired and maintained
Ensures that Associates are working in a safe manner and they understand Plastipak’s commitment to safety
Accountable for disciplinary action when safety policies are not followed
Responsible for on time completion of monthly safety topics
Ensures GMP policies are followed
Monitors all Quality documentation ensuring all is in compliance
Responsible for maintaining ISO standards and work with the Associates to increase their understanding and use of Plastipak’s ISO policies
Coordinates weekly team meetings with Associates
Responsible for maintaining a high level of motivation
Facilitates scheduled work orders
Ensures that all materials to fulfill work orders are present
Responsible for timely completion of performance evaluations
Responsible for effective communication and scheduling with maintenance regarding any and all resources (equipment) issues
Work with new associates to ensure they are receiving proper training
Accountable for driving safety
Accountable to fill in for Technical Process Leader and perform all duties of job
Initiate action for food safety issues
Performs all other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Coordinates weekly team meetings with Associates; Responsible for effective communication and scheduling with maintenance regarding any and all resources (equipment) issues; Work with new associates to ensure they are receiving proper training
Communication Scope
interpersonal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Facilitates scheduled work orders
Full Job Description
Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship. **Position Description:** The Production Supervisor is responsible for the daily production in an injection and blow molding environment, providing management support to 20 +/- associates and being held accountable for department safety, quality, reliability, and scrap, ensuring correct housekeeping procedures on machinery and in work areas, working knowledge of product orders, and work directly with maintenance to ensure equipment is repaired and maintained. **Responsibilities:** * Ensures that Associates are working in a safe manner and they understand Plastipak’s commitment to safety. Accountable for disciplinary action when safety policies are not followed. * Responsible for on time completion of monthly safety topics. * Ensures GMP policies are followed. * Monitors all Quality documentation ensuring all is in compliance. * Responsible for maintaining ISO standards and work with the Associates to increase their understanding and use of Plastipak’s ISO policies. * Coordinates weekly team meetings with Associates. * Responsible for maintaining a high level of motivation. * Facilitates scheduled work orders. * Ensures that all materials to fulfill work orders are present. * Responsible for timely completion of performance evaluations. * Responsible for effective communication and scheduling with maintenance regarding any and all resources (equipment) issues. * Work with new associates to ensure they are receiving proper training * Accountable for driving safety, quality, reliability, and scrap priorities. * Accountable to fill in for Technical Process Leade
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