Shift Leader - 12 Hr Night

Plastipak Production Shift Leaders, are responsible for overall production operations across the site on the night shift. You assure smooth and efficient performance within and across the production floor, providing supervision, guidance & assistance to Production Technicians. You Will Shift Leaders on the production floor to help ensure efficient bottle and container production. Ensure products are in accordance with customer specified requirements. Ensure team members practice safe work habits by leading by example & promoting a strong safety culture. Coordinate work assignments & training, providing coaching & guidance to Technicians. Report on the effectiveness and performance of production activities to the production manager. Have a continued focus on shifts’ overall performance (safety, quality, reliability, and scrap progress towards goals). Recommend & initiate improvements. Resolves machinery & quality problems in the production area by working with Maintenance, as needed. You Have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, with a strong preference for post-secondary education A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience with solid people leadership abilities A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing production or maintenance experience Able to communicate in a positive and effective manner, both written & verbal Previous experience using an ERP system, with a preference for SAP Ability to utilize Excel to record information & compile reports Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Empl