Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Plastipak Packaging • Jackson Center, OH

2d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overall production operations across the site during the night shift. The role ensures smooth and efficient performance within and across the production floor by supervising, guiding, and assisting Production Technicians. The supervisor helps ensure efficient bottle and container production, that products meet customer-specified requirements, and that team members follow safe work practices. The role reports on production performance and effectiveness to the Production Manager and maintains focus on safety, quality, reliability, and scrap progress toward goals. Night shift hours are 7:00 p.m. to 7:10 a.m. on a 3-2-2 rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience with solid people leadership abilities.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing production or maintenance experience.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience using an ERP system.
• Ability to use Excel to record information and compile reports.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure efficient bottle and container production.
• Ensure products meet customer-specified requirements.
• Promote safe work habits by leading by example and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate work assignments and training, and provide coaching and guidance to Production Technicians.
• Report the effectiveness and performance of production activities to the Production Manager.
• Monitor shift performance in safety, quality, reliability, and scrap progress toward goals.
• Recommend and initiate improvements.
• Resolve machinery and quality problems in the production area in coordination with Maintenance as needed.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and a profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases
• Paid company holidays
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel assistance
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED