Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Peninsula Plastics Company Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Plastics Company Inc is seeking a Thermoforming Production Supervisor on the 1st shift to manage operations at two nearby Michigan facilities, Pontiac and Auburn Hills. Lead teams of 10–35, ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

Responsibilities include training, coordinating with the quality department, and maintaining lean processes while meeting customer deadlines. Reports to President/CEO and VP of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Plastics or Thermoforming is required.
• Experience with implementation of change/improvement processes.
• Development of training programs for production workers.
• Previous experience plant operations.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Strong Organization Skills.
• Familiarity with plant tools and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production personnel at two facilities.
• Training production team members in safety, proper production practices, and quality standards.
• Ensure product being produced adheres to quality and labor standards.
• Enforce and improve labor efficiencies.
• Ability to motivate hourly employees to be productive and maintain good attendance.
• Work directly with the quality department and understand the QMS to produce quality products.
• Interact with all levels of management and hourly employees.
• Track products being produced in the manufacturing progress to ensure each step is followed.
• Ensure all materials are staged and available when needed.
• Create corrective action plans to reduce repeat incidences.
• Follow company safety policies.
• Follow production schedules.
• Perform employee administrative duties such as scheduling, employee discipline, performance reviews.

Skills

Plastics/thermoforming

Change management

Training development

Plant operations

5S/lean manufacturing

Communication skills

MS Office/Google Suite

Organization

Tools/Equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting/critical thinking

Physical ability

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Full Time Management Auburn Hills, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Peninsula Plastics is rapidly expanding and we are looking to add a Production Supervisor on our 1st shift to our team in Pontiac.

Location(s):

must be able to commute to BOTH locations (Pontiac and Auburn Hills located 1 mile from each other)

Shift:

1st shift from 5:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Thursday (OT on Friday and Saturday)

Pay:

Hourly - $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Description

Our company specializes in manufacturing re-usable plastic packaging and is a leader in the thermoforming industry. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Thermoforming Production Supervisor. Supervisors are in charge of leading teams of 10-35 people operating Thermoforming machinery. Supervisors work closely with management to meet customer deadlines while maintaining a positive and safe environment.

Reports to:

President/CEO, VP of Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of production personnel at two facilities
• Training production team members in safety, proper production practices, and quality standards
• Ensure product being produced adheres to quality and labor standards
• Enforce and improve labor efficiencies
• Ability to motivate hourly employees to be productive and maintain good attendance
• Work directly with the quality department and have a good understanding of the QMS to produce quality products
• Interact with all levels of management and hourly employees
• Track products being produced in the manufacturing progress to ensure each step of the process is followed correctly
• Ensure all materials are staged and available when needed
• Create corrective action plans to reduce the repetition of incidences
• Follow company safety policies
• Follow production schedules
• Perform employee administrative duties such as scheduling, employee discipline, performance reviews, etc

Qualifications:

• Recent experience in Plastics or Thermoforming is required
• Experience with implementation of change/improvement processes
• Development of training programs for production workers
• Previous experience plant operations
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
• Strong Organization Skills
• Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment