Assistant Production Foreman

AJM Packaging Corp•Southgate, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking an Assistant Production Foreman to support its manufacturing operations in Southgate, Michigan. The role helps ensure team safety, enforce quality standards, and provide ongoing training to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. The foreman oversees staffing and personnel placement for machines to support customer delivery, uptime, and efficient completion of work. The role also supervises staff, monitors supplies, and recommends or orders needed items. AJM describes itself as a family-owned paper products manufacturer with nearly 3,000 employees and eight manufacturing facilities. It invests in classroom and on-the-job training, in-house development programs, and tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate studies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Two or more years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory experience and leadership skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of high-speed manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team works safely and follows PPE, GMP, and LOTO procedures.
Manage processes and enforce quality standards for form, fit, function, and SQF manufacturing.
Manage machine staffing and personnel placement to support customer delivery, uptime, and efficiency.
Supervise staff, including assigning work, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, and contributing input to performance appraisals.
Track inventory levels of supplies.
Order or recommend procurement of supplies, tools, replacement parts, and similar items.
Provide ongoing oversight and training to develop staff knowledge, skills, and abilities.