Job Description

Description

Plascon is a manufacturer of specialty plastic packaging that is used in the food service, institutional and pharmaceutical industries. We are searching for a Production Supervisor - 6pm-6am to join us in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. An associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or technical college, or equivalent work experience is required. Strong leadership abilities. Must have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. Must have a fork truck license and/or ability to obtain one. Successful candidates will have shown the ability to lead, communicate and coach a team of employees.

Summary

This position is responsible for leading and supervising the hourly production employees in all areas of the facility to drive productivity and quality. Key focus areas include safety, planning and organization, continuous improvement, and the training and development of personnel. This position will spend a majority of shift time on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversight of all production personnel on the assigned shift and as needed during off hours
• Ensure manufacturing areas are organized and clean
• Ensure employees are following required GMP’s
• Generate a work plan for the various manufacturing areas that results in meeting the required product outputs on time and at planned cost with an acceptable quality level
• Generate required work instructions and train personnel
• Manage employee call offs to ensure planned production continues
• Actively support the employee attendance program
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility
• Work cooperatively with maintenance personnel to ensure well maintained equipment
• Respond to all departmental concerns in a timely manner and communicate issues and resolutions to all affected employees
• Keep production management informed on all abnormal or critical situations
• Provide training and education to personnel regarding job responsibilities, processes, and equipment
• Work with all employees to ensure understanding and compliance of all safety and BRC requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate communication to employees
• Ensure the on-boarding process is completed with each new manufacturing employee
• Complete and deliver employee reviews on time
• Conduct employee counseling and disciplinary actions
• Conduct a timely and accurate review and approval of employee timesheets
• Complete shift crossover with other supervisors
• Ensure production data is compiled and accurate

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises production hourly employees. This includes approximately 9-14 hourly employees assigned to third shift. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in consultation with Human Resources.

Requirements

Oral communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions

Written communication – writing is clear and concise

Quality management - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; pays attention to minute details; monitors own work to ensure quality

Organizational support - follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; works with integrity and ethics

Safety and security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly and in accordance with the standard operating procedures

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from an accredited two-year college or technical college, or equivalent work experience. Strong leadership abilities. Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. Fork truck license and/or ability to obtain one. Ability to lead, communicate and coach a team of employees.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and managers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills Ability to utilize computer at a basic level for data and inventory entry and for scheduling, time keeping, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be available to support a 24/7 operation.

Work is performed in an office and a production and manufacturing facility setting

Employee is required to wear hair restraints, safety eyewear and footwear, and comply with personal protective equipment and clothing guidelines

Must be able to work evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed