Manufacturing Leadership Engineer – Entry-Level

AJM Packaging Corporation; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, optical, life and STD

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Program (AJM Univ.)

Paid vacations & holidays

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Metropolitan Detroit Area seeks engineering graduates for its Manufacturing Leadership Development Program. You’ll start on the plant floor as a Manufacturing Supervisor, combining technical know-how with people leadership in a fast-paced packaging setting.

You’ll train on operations, lead daily production activities, drive safety and quality, and grow into broader leadership roles across shifts with a focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related field).
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops included).
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, production environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be flexible for all shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a hands on training program to gain experience and knowledge of operations.
• Support and eventually lead daily production activities in a fast-paced multi-shift packaging environment
• Lead and coordinate daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets, ensuring efficient workflow with minimal downtime
• Learn supervisory techniques and strengthen leadership skills. Designate work assignments; review work; establish deadlines; provide instruction; train employees; conduct performance appraisals; address and resolve personnel issues as well as interview/select job candidates
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety and quality rules, guidelines and procedures
• Provide continuing oversight and training of staff in order to increase their levels of knowledge, skills and abilities
• Contribute to facility continuous improvement, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance
• Act as a first-line problem solver for routine to complex production issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions in a way that drives improvements in productivity, uptime, and machine reliability
• Aid in the establishment and creation of standard operation procedures (SOP), and visual aids for key equipment and processes
• Ensure consistent application of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, visual management, error proofing, autonomous maintenance and setup up activities
• Support quality assurance efforts by ensuring adherence to specifications, conducting audits, and addressing non-conformance issues
• Assist in workforce planning, including staffing, training coordination, and cross-training initiatives to improve flexibility
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership potential

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in Metropolitan Detroit Area seeks engineering graduates for its Manufacturing Leadership Development Program. You’ll start on the plant floor as a Manufacturing Supervisor, combining technical know-how with people leadership in a fast-paced packaging setting.

You’ll train on operations, lead daily production activities, drive safety and quality, and grow into broader leadership roles across shifts with a focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.