Production Shift Manager (Night Shift)

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!

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

Education

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree
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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