Recycling Supervisor - Night Shift

East Jordan Plastics

South Haven (MI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) program with employer contrib.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PPE Program

Job summary

East Jordan Plastics is seeking a Recycling Supervisor for the Night Shift in South Haven, MI. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in recycling or manufacturing, with hands-on leadership to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

You will plan daily schedules, monitor workloads, and coach the team while ensuring safe operations and compliance with process standards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management with ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinker and problem solver.
Must be able to bend, twist, climb, stand, and lift items up to 50lb.
Must pass background, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize daily/weekly schedules with available resources with safety and quality focus.
Monitor workloads and employee utilization.
Monitor sort, wash/dry, and grinding processes for quality and rates per hour.
Oversee pelletizing process and check for quality mix and process rates.
Pursue continuous improvement including productivity, quality, safety, environmental, and ergonomics.
Coach, mentor, and train team members for performance and growth.
Coordinate with departments to ensure safe equipment and production of product.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At East Jordan Plastics, we are committed to providing our employees the best opportunity to grow their careers within a safe and inviting culture. Competitive wages, great benefits, and the desire to be the leaders in sustainability makes East Jordan Plastics the right choice for you. Are you ready to grow with us?

Because we care about our employees and what they bring to our customers, we give them the tools and benefits they need to be successful at East Jordan Plastics. Taking care of our employees is what we do.

Compensation

Competitive skill-based wages
Annual review
Referral bonus

Insurance

Employee-focused Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
401(k) program with employer contribution
Paid time off
PPE Program

Culture

We hold ourselves accountable

By drawing upon decades of experience, proven processes, and manufacturing expertise, we’re ready to work alongside you to implement sustainable solutions.

Our Vision

To be the leader in quality and sustainability of packaging solutions for the horticultural industry.

Quality & Service

We pay attention to the smallest of details in the manufacturing process and customer service.

Sustainability

We’re committed to using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to be good stewards of our communities and the environment.

Integrity

We’ll be honest, fair, and ethical in all our business activities, and as accountable to ourselves as we are to our customers.

We welcome the challenges in our industry to continuously improve sustainable packaging through design, materials, and technology.

We value and respect our employees and the contributions they make to our customers’ success.

Safety

We keep each other safe. No shortcuts, No exceptions!
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and environment.
Safety drives the decisions we make.
We pursue the highest level of quality in our products, delivery, and customer service.
We believe in developing our employees to be the best they can be.
We maximize efficiencies and employ best practices to bring value to our customers.

Accountability

We foster a culture of HORT with our employees and customers.
- Honesty
- Opportunity
- Respect
- Trust
Being a leader in sustainability is a responsibility we take seriously.

Hear from our employees

My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

Open Positions

Position: Recycling Supervisor - Night Shift

Location: South Haven, MI

Job Id: 477

# of Openings: 1

Recycling Supervisor - Night Shift (Hourly) We have an immediate opening for a Night Shift Recycling Supervisor whois enthusiastic and looking to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate with have 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a recycling/manufacturing environment. Candidates must strategic thinkers and lead with a hands-on approach.

Plan and organize daily/weekly schedules with available resources to best meet shift goals with safety and quality being the focus
Monitor workloads and employee utilization
Monitor sort, wash/dry, and grinding processes for quality and rates per hour
Oversea pelletizing process and check for quality mix and process rates
Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement including productivity, quality, safety, environmental, and ergonomics.
Coach, mentor, and train team members for improved job performance and career advancement
Work with all departments to ensure safe working equipment and production of product
Maintain a clean and safe work environment

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