Shift Supervisor & Technical Trainer

Plastic Ingenuity•Tooele, UT

27d

About The Position

This is a hybrid role as a shift supervisor and technical trainer. Responsible for the safety, quality, and execution of the plant while they are scheduled for work. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for directing, evaluating, and recommending personnel actions; and making certain the shift is operating smoothly and efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in meeting the technical education needs of our site by delivering comprehensive training programs for Machine Technicians, Extruder Operators, and Inspector Packers. The role is integral in planning, scheduling, and delivering training classes across all three shifts.

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant manufacturing-related experience
Previous direct supervisory experience.
Attention to detail is crucial
Ability to effectively engage with staff members to enhance productivity as well as gaining their cooperation and support
Good understanding of machine operation
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft computer programs including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Flexibility to meet training needs across three shifts, particularly supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Experience in organizational training and leading both classroom and hands-on training.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, advanced vocational or college education focusing on mechanical concepts of operation, with a focus on thermoforming machine operation and/or extrusion. A degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Engineering or equivalent is ideal for this position.
5 years or greater experience is highly preferred.
Experience supporting change management efforts
Successful experience in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with lean manufacturing.
Familiarity with the 5S Organization System.
Experience supporting change management efforts.

Responsibilities

Safety, quality, and execution of the plant objectives while they are scheduled for work.
Understand the needs of our customer and how a quality part is defined by them. Assist in ensuring that the outcome of the process is a quality part. Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
Proactively driving a safe work environment, correcting unsafe conditions, setting an impeccable example of safe behaviors, and investigating safety incidents to root cause.
Gain a thorough understanding of the thermoforming and extrusion processes in order to assist team leaders and team members in improving their performance and the performance of the equipment.
Develop and deliver training programs for Machine Technicians, Extruder Operators, Inspector Packers, and others as assigned.
Lead teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring accountability to meet training and education needs.
Providing informal and documented performance feedback as well as discipline. Capture formal feedback quarterly on core values as well as discussing development interests with direct reports.
Assisting in the staffing process for team members and team leaders.
Demonstrate knowledge of ISO procedures and requirements, contributing to training and compliance efforts.
Educating all team members in company policies, including non-harassment, equal opportunity, other legal matters, and company core values.
Working with various production areas to assist them in solving problems that arise.
Ensuring company records, such as production records, are properly and accurately maintained.
Driving continuous improvement efforts in conjunction with other members of the leadership team.
Schedule required courses to fulfill training needs for assigned areas.
Perform other corporate training duties and travel to other sites, as required.
To perform other assignments as directed by the manager.