Shift Leader role on a 12-hour night shift overseeing production operations at Plastipak Packaging in Bellefontaine, ensuring safe, efficient bottle/container output and meeting customer quality requirements. You'll supervise and coach Production Technicians, coordinate work and training, report performance to the production manager, and drive improvements while partnering with Maintenance to resolve issues. Standout perk: a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match/profit sharing and tuition assistance.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
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, Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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