Production Group Leader

Looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference? Group Leaders play a key role in shaping our positive work culture.  They ensure the plastic recycling process delivers high quality products in the most profitable manner.

Location: Dundee, MI

Shift: Nights 7pm-7:30am (3-2-2-3 schedule)

Pay: $70,000/yr

Highlights

• Direct Hire: Permanent placement that offers 401k, PTO, and medical benefits

• Advancement: We promote from within and foster employee growth

• Stability: We’ve been in the community for many years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

• Work-Life Balance: 12-hour shifts & a standard rotating schedule with 12-14 days off & 2 long-weekends every month!

You Will

• Resolve machinery and quality problems in the production area

• Manage team members daily activities, assuring the team is achieving safety, quality & productivity standards

• Inspect line set-ups and continuously monitor operations and supplies

• Monitor changeovers, productivity and scrap

• Coordinate & prioritize work assignments & training, guiding and developing Associates

• Monitor process & production, leading the team to resolve issues & identify improvement opportunities

• Lead employee relations

• Facilitate communication between leaders & your team

Requirements

• Able to work a 3-2-2-3 schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off)

• HS/GED required

• At least 1-year Experience overseeing teams of 4 or more people in a manufacturing environment

• Great social and interpersonal skills to relate with and motivate people

• Proficient operating a computer to enter & retrieve data

• Excellent critical thinking & analytical skills

• Knowledge of 6S & continuous improvement desired

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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