Manufacturing Leader - PET Injection at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Jackson Center, Ohio

Job Description:

Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship.

Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations.  We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations.

Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021, ​ Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE


• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS


• PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES


• 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH


• TUITION ASSISTANCE


• COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY


• DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT


• TELEMEDICINE


• PET INSURANCE


• TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING


• LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES


• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM

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Plastipak is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description
Responsible for reliability, scrap, process improvements, planning, organizing and the control of the Injection Department.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures Site’s Quality, Reliability, Scrap and Safety goals are maintained at all times.


• Ensures products are in accordance with the customer specified requirements.


• Ensures adherence to BOS and SAP standards and activities.


• Resolves equipment and quality problems in the production department.


• Monitors changeovers, productivity and scrap.


• Monitors production and maintenance schedules.


• Reports on the effectiveness and performance of assigned site department to Conversion Manager or other executive leadership.


• Participates in and reports to all applicable line, leadership and management meetings as needed.


• Responsible for consistent compliance by production employees to all local and Company safety rules as well as any other regulatory standards.


• Coordinates efforts with Human Resources regarding issues relating to staffing, discipline, employee relations, training, etc. in a timely manner for resolution.


• Responsible for ensuring that all production associates are following and maintaining GMP and 5S program and procedures.


• Responsible for new hire training, annual updates and refresher classes.


• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree or related experience in Industrial Technology.


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills as demonstrated by pre-hire or pre-promotion screening and testing, transcripts and/or verifiable references.


• Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by testing, transcripts or other designated methods.


• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated in the context of the interview process.


• Strong troubleshooting skills.


• Knowledge of best in class Injection processes.


• Strong leadership skills

Why should you apply?

You may be eligible for:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE


• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS


• PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES


• 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH


• TUITION ASSISTANCE


• COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY


• DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT


• TELEMEDICINE


• PET INSURANCE


• TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING


• LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES


• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM