Shift Manager

Shift Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation

Metro Detroit, MI

 

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a results oriented Production Shift Manager to join our team! Professionals with strong communication and leadership experience will thrive in this fast-paced leadership role overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process for one of Michigan’s leading non-automotive manufacturing growth companies.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ensuring that all elements of safe manufacturing processes followed, including but not limited to PPE, GMP, LOTO, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Continually review product quality levels and ensure excellence in quality that meets Corporate, Plant, and SQF standards.
• Oversee and manage all elements of the production of goods. Coordinate and manage the production staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production schedules met, while managing the best total cost.
• Provide overall supervision of the entire production staff including but not limited to interviewing and selecting job candidates, providing instruction, training employees, designating work assignments, reviewing work, establishing deadlines, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing and resolving issues.
• Active communication and willingness to reward and recognize strong performance.
• Accurately complete, process and file all daily logs, quality records and any other related production paperwork.
• Review and monitor scrap levels and assume overall accountability for scrap.
• Review production operation and processes and identify areas for improvement. Be able to offer recommendations for improvement with the use of strong problem solving methods to implement changes.
• Monitor for the proper functioning of machinery and correct and/or provide notice of an issue.
• Participate in the tracking of inventory levels. Make procurement requests for any needed production materials, supplies or equipment.
• Provide oversight and training of production staff and coordinate transition period between the different shifts to ensure expectations and goals are understood and met. Ensure manpower requirements are adequate to meet these expectations and goals.

Minimum Requirements –

• 3 + years of high-volume production management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced education is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and problem solving skills, as well as a commitment to positive employee relations
• Experience working in the paper, printing, or the consumer product industry is very beneficial
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United