Production Foreman

AJM Packaging Corporation; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Child & Dependent Care Savings Account

401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harb​

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance/Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holiday

Paid Sick & Personal Time

Professional Development Program (AJM 

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking a Production Foreman in Southgate, MI to supervise a department/shift and ensure efficient production operations. The role emphasizes uptime, throughput, and quality in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

The candidate should have supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong mechanical aptitude with tools, to oversee staff, manage safety, and coordinate materials and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage a department/shift to maximize uptime and throughput in quantity and quality.
• Supervise staff: assign work, provide instruction, review work, and contribute to performance appraisals.
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality; identify trouble sources and take corrective action.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety rules and procedures.
• Track inventory levels of supplies and procure replacements as needed.
• Provide ongoing staff training to improve knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Managers.
• Enforce corporate and plant quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-speed manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate, MI

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Production Foreman to add to our growing team! The Production Foreman is responsible for supervising a specific department and/or shift and assist with directly overseeing and participating in all activities related to the effective operation of that department and/or shift.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing a department and/or shift in such a manner as to ensure that production machinery uptime and production throughput is maximized – in quantity and quality.
• Responsible for supervising staff to include but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, and providing input for performance appraisals.
• Responsible for monitoring equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and continually checking the quality of the finished product. Note any trouble source or issue and take the necessary corrective action(s).
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Be aware of how to track inventory levels of supplies. Order or make procurement recommendations for any supplies, tools, replacement parts or similar items needed.
• Provide continuing oversight and training of staff to increase their levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Complete all other duties deemed necessary by Managers.
• Enforce corporate and plant quality standards.

Minimum Requirements –

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three years or more of supervisory experience preferred.
• Five years or more of high-speed manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Must have high-speed manufacturing experience.
• Be mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools and power tools.

Benefits

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary Of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

For More Information

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.