What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Shift Manager position at PETOSKEY PLASTICS?
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Description
Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused film, bag and resin manufacturer providing superior products and solutions. We are dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities.
Petoskey Plastics offers many different benefits to our associates, including what’s on the list below:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits valued at $4/hr. over your base pay!
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- $1000 UNLIMITED referral bonuses
- Paid Time Off - start earning PTO just 2 weeks after your start date
- 401k Retirement Plan - with a 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
If you are looking for a family oriented, career path focused company, Petoskey Plastics is here for you. We offer paid training and growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!
The Production Shift Manager oversees the safe and efficient manufacturing of quality products by effectively managing manpower, materials, and equipment. This role directs the activities of the extrusion, converting, printing, and recycling departments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, production schedules, and quality standards. Responsibilities include planning work, assigning tasks, assisting in hiring, training new employees, and consistently enforcing company policies.
This position follows a 2-2-3 schedule. Day or Night shift available, 8a-8p, or 8p-8a.
Responsibilities
- Promote workplace safety and lead the team's Safety Program
- Lead safety discussions with associates, and audit their safety practices during walk arounds
- Be present for scheduled shifts and attend management team meetings, as necessary
- Review, suggest improvements, and adhere to the issued production schedule
- Evaluate staffing levels, maintain budgeted headcount for operational needs, and collaborate with HR to fill any gaps
- Provide on the job training for associates in all areas of their job duties
- Uphold housekeeping standards by inspecting each line and updating line charts with relevant data and comments
- Assist in planning for job changes with line technicians and conduct daily audits of operator performance
- Identify limiting factors of production and make recommendations for continual improvement
- Prepare work orders for repairs, submit requisitions for replacement of equipment, and submit requests for preventive maintenance
- Document department procedure and work instructions, updating as needed
- Approve time and attendance records and assignments across multiple departments using timekeeping software
- Accurately complete production reports and detail run time reports
- Collaborate with HR to conduct coaching sessions for associates
- Adhere to and consistently enforce company policies
- Maintain accurate records for safety, production, scrap quality, and HR
- Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), including QA scrap and first piece approvals
- Schedule regular communication meetings to promote team building and continuous improvement
- Report all safety, human resources, quality, scrap and production issues to manager
- Attend training seminars, as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree
Experience
- 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- PE Blown Film experience, preferred
- Ability to individually coach and provide performance management
- Proven track record of meeting quantitative metrics
- Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Continuous Improvement – create and implement projects
- Strong and effective leadership with the ability to motivate a team
- Dedication to Quality Management System
- Safety, production, scrap and quality oriented
- Excel skills with the ability to chart, graph, and track inventory
- Proficient in blueprint reading and mechanical tasks
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50 feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration
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