Production Supervisor - Plastics (3rd shift)
Zeeland, MI 
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Posted 27 days ago
Job Description
Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
500C - ZEELAND, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
 
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description

Plascore is seeking a technical professional to work closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams to supervise factory employees and production in the Plastics Business Unit on 3rd shift (Monday through Thursday, 8:30pm to 6:30am). This job offers many opportunities for innovation and product/process improvement. The Production Supervisor is involved in projects from the beginning: starting with design review, all the way through final shipment. This is a hands on opportunity to build with and work with various plastics and composite materials in a team setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of technical aptitude and have had exposure in a variety of areas, such as manufacturing, laminating, plastics extrusion, leadership and be eager to gain experience in these fields through the following activities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with design modifications for machinability and manufacturability
  • Being involved in design and implementation
  • Optimizing use of equipment
  • Working with operators to validate parts meet customer requirements
  • Assisting with design solutions to match equipment/material limitations with customer requirements
  • Assisting in engineering change process
  • Assisting in developing work instructions
  • Managing complex routings
  • Cycle counting critical inventory
  • Implementing Quality Management techniques
  • Minimizing Waste

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining a positive attitude and work environment
  • Providing training and cross training of operators in proper techniques and procedures
  • Leading by example in the areas of attitude, quality and safety
  • Facilitating daily production team meetings
  • Using visual management techniques
  • Reviewing and approving employee attendance/vacation
  • Implementing job rotation, enlargement and enrichment
  • Promoting employee empowerment, growth and facilitate training

Factory Exposure:

  • CNC machining and edge banding
  • Plastic and composite materials
  • Variety of parts
  • Opportunity for innovation
  • Variety of work (balance of desk work and factory floor work)
  • JIT production model
  • Engineer-to-Order / Make-to-Order job shop environment

Requirements:

  • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR Regulations. Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card').

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

  • $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
  • $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter.

Health Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
  • New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

  • Paid vacation & Unpaid leave
  • 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth IRA

  • 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

  • Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs

Childcare

  • Flex Spending Account for childcare
  • Tri-Share childcare program

Company Events

  • Annual company picnic
  • Annual golf outing
  • Annual holiday party

Other Perks

  • White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
  • Clean work environment
  • Smooth pace of work
  • Family owned and operated.
  • Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
  • Bi-Weekly Pay


We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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