Early Career Engineer – Manufacturing Supervisor Track

AJM Packaging Corp • Taylor, MI

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About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking an engineering graduate for its Manufacturing Leadership Development Program, beginning in an early-career Manufacturing Supervisor role. The position combines technical work with people leadership in a high-speed packaging manufacturing environment. It includes hands-on training and work on the plant floor, supporting and eventually leading production operations, developing supervisory skills, and contributing to safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. The role is intended to build a foundation for continued growth in manufacturing leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; internships and co-ops are included.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in manufacturing leadership.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on production environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including off shifts as needed, and flexibility for all shift patterns.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a hands-on training program to gain experience and knowledge of operations.
• Support and eventually lead daily production activities in a fast-paced, multi-shift packaging environment.
• Coordinate daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets while maintaining efficient workflow and minimizing downtime.
• Develop supervisory skills by assigning work, reviewing work, setting deadlines, instructing and training employees, conducting performance appraisals, resolving personnel issues, and interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Ensure staff follow safety and quality rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide ongoing staff oversight and training to increase employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Contribute to facility continuous improvement, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot production issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve productivity, uptime, and machine reliability.
• Help create standard operating procedures and visual aids for key equipment and processes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, visual management, error proofing, autonomous maintenance, and setup activities.
• Support quality assurance by ensuring adherence to specifications, conducting audits, and addressing non-conformance issues.
• Assist with workforce planning, staffing, training coordination, and cross-training initiatives.
• Complete other duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance (BCBS).
• Dental insurance.
• Optical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan.
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Health Savings Account.
• Child and Dependent Care Savings Account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor company match.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program.
• Paid vacations.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick and personal time.
• Professional Development Program (AJM University).
• Classroom and on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level