The Production Supervisor has overall responsibility for the safety, quality and production performance of their shift. They are a member of the Leadership Team. They will train to and enforce company policies and procedures, Complete performance appraisals, coach associate and administer disciplinary actions if warranted. Must possess a willingness to assist with technical troubleshooting as well as operating production equipment through relief periods if necessary.We OfferSet Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month!Stability. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway!Premium pay & benefits!You WillHire and staff lines with Plastipak utility workersStudy production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignmentTrain Plastipak utilities on appropriate skill blocksAssist the training department with selected technical trainingHelp reduce utility workers' accidents (carpel tunnel) in cooperation with the safety departmentContinually review temporary agency’s service, quality of people, and invoicesTrack and help control overtime of utility workers, technicians and warehouse employeesCoordinate schedules of all assistant production supervisorsMonitor and manage uniform policyEnforce GMP'sEvaluate Plastipak utility workers during and after probation period; continuous evaluationsEvaluate line staffing and recommend changes to reduce the sameReport to the Human Resources office. Report any irregularities or defects in the production process to the most appropriate Technician, Team Leader, or Dept. ManagerIn a timely fashion, review all utility applications and discuss their strengths, weaknesses, recommendations, etc. with the appropriate T,TL,DMFollow through the hiring process with the HR office to assure appropriate and timely hiring dateTrain, direct, and coach all assistant production supervisors in the effective means of production supervision and communicationCoordinate production scheduling with customer services representativesMaintain an up-to-date list of all utility employees and their assigned positionsReview initial requests for intra-plant transfers received by the HR office with respective line techs and team leadersInterpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulationsEstablish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedulesRecommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of productSuggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crewAnalyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems by listening and being attentive to their needsInitiate or suggest plan to motivate workers to achieve work goalsMaintain time and production recordsConfer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departmentsPerform activities of workers supervisedManage subordinate supervisors who supervise shift employees in the PRODUCTION UTILITYResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employeesCarry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsInitiate action for food safety issuesAll other duties as assignedYou HaveAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical schoolAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formGood computer skills (excel, word, etc.)Good Communication skillsHas working knowledge of various product orders by following all material requirements and customer requestsStanding/walking continuously during entire shift. Frequently walking is performed at a moderate pace in order to respond to machine and equipment breakdownAble to lift 40 lbs. continuously; and able to lift 70 lbs. occasionally with assistancePostural activities include climbing, maneuvering, bending, stooping, kneeling. Crouching, crawling above, under and around machinery, equipment and conveyors continuously throughout entire shiftReaching, handling, touching grasping machine parts, controls, control panels, levers, switches continuously while repairing machinesContinuously use the bilateral upper extremities to reach, handle, grip and grasp, push and pull, finger and feel, turn, wrench, etc. Forceful grasping, pinching, pushing, and pulling with hand tools to diagnose and repair machinery and equipmentAbility to climb ladders, stairs, platforms and scaffolding to repair machine and equipment frequently throughout entire shiftAbility to work in non-permit required confined spaces and at heights of 15’ to 20’Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.