Production Supervisor - 2nd 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 for the 2nd shift to lead a production team at two closely located facilities in Pontiac and Auburn Hills.

You will supervise 10–35 hourly employees, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, train staff, and partner with management to improve efficiency and manufacturing processes.

Shift is 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday-Thursday with overtime on Fridays and Saturdays; pay range is $60,000–$80,000 annually.

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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety training

Communication skills

Planning and scheduling

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Full Time Management Auburn Hills, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1166

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 2nd shift to work at our Pontiac location.

Please review the following information about our position before you click "Apply":

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

Shift:3:30PM to 2:00AM Monday to Thursday (OT on Friday and Saturday)

Pay:Hourly - $60,000 to $80,000 per year ($0.75 shift premium applied to 2nd shift)

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