Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Peninsula Plastics Company•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Peninsula Plastics is rapidly expanding and is looking for a Production Supervisor on its 1st shift to join their team in Pontiac. The company specializes in manufacturing re-usable plastic packaging and is a leader in the thermoforming industry. This role involves leading teams of 10-35 people operating Thermoforming machinery, working closely with management to meet customer deadlines while maintaining a positive and safe environment.

Requirements

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
Strong Leadership 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 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