Shift Supervisor & Technical Trainer

Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

Role Summary:

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.

Personality and Interest Profile - You may enjoy this role if you:

• Have a desire for continual learning and personal development.
• Enjoy resolving issues by involving team members in a positive, supportive manner.
• Able to build trust and relationships while maintaining credibility and independence of a supervisor.
• Have a technical aptitude and enjoy problem-solving.
• Want to encourage and empower individuals to become the best version of their professional selves through applying effective training methods.

Accountable for:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to frequently lift 15-25 lbs.
• Occasional repetitive tasks with the upper extremities
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Attention to detail
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment