Plant Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Plastic Recycling Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Recycling Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a proven supervisor to oversee all plant operations during off-shift. You will supervise material movement, transformation, preparation, and facilities maintenance, ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with the Plant Manager to set daily goals, drive efficiency, enforce safety policies, manage breaks, and participate in talent decisions. Experience in manufacturing leadership and forklift operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing company.
• Ability to enforce safety and quality standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage resources and keep operations efficient.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Manager to set daily goals and vision.
• Lead safety checks on machines/building and report discrepancies.
• Oversee ISO practices and health and safety standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and resource efficiency.
• Manage discipline and talent processes.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate breaks and meals for staff.
• Monitor and report machine downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Education

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Description

Oversee the all areas of plant operations during off shift to include: Material movement, Transformation, Preparation, Maintenance (Production and Facilities)

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee the all areas of plant operations during off shift to include: Material movement, Transformation, Preparation, Maintenance (Production and Facilities)

Role And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Manager (PM) and set strategic daily goals and vision
• Provide input to PM on employees and give suggestions for improvement
• Perform safety checks on machines/building and report discrepancies
• Ensure PRI company policies are being followed
• Support all ISO practices throughout the plant
• Foster an environment with high quality standards
• Report on machine down time
• Take proactive leadership role in emergent situations and keep PM informed through situation reports as necessary
• Maintain high housekeeping standards
• Enforce breaks and meal times
• Maintain high sense of urgency to maximize efficiency of resources
• Ensure the safe and efficient use of warehouse equipment and facilities
• Handle discipline and participate in all aspects of talent management (hiring, termination)
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and charges
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Orient, coach, motivate and communicate with employees
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing company

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Ability to process information and make decisions and act quickly
• Basic computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, moisture, and dirty environments