Beverage Department Area Leader (12 Hour Nights) at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Westland, Michigan

Job Description:

The Beverage Area Leader is responsible for working with team members to meet set objectives for assigned production lines and monitor safety, quality, reliability, and scrap.

We Offer

• Set Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month! 




• Opportunity. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!




• Convenience. We are located off of Ford Road!




• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year! 

You Will

• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times




• Maintain positive and safe culture by completing monthly 360 training, safety observations, and near miss observations




• Initiate action for food safety issues




• Ensure effective communication between shifts




• Verify blow molder process settings are accurate and within the standard process parameters




• Enter proper and accurate downtime notifications and repair work orders into SAP




• Maintain PSA’s in a timely manner




• Follow production schedule and work orders to ensure correct product is being produced




• Identify, prioritize, and report problems with recommended solutions to be addressed during scheduled down times




• Enter proper and accurate downtime and repair work orders into SAP




• Ensure quality product through proper testing, data entry and observation




• Participate in team meetings




• Report non-conformities, production, machine or quality issues on process to the beverage team leader




• Direct and monitor work flow and daily functions of the team




• Train team members on SAP functions for daily activity (label returns, scrap, downtime, etc.)




• Serve as back up production technician as needed (covering breaks, absent associates, etc.)




• Follow production schedule and work orders so that correct product is being produced




• Determine reason and best course of action for  repairs/improvements when lines are not running accurately




• Focus on continuous improvement in areas of maintenance, safety, quality, reliability, and productivity




• Miscellaneous related duties as assigned

You Have

• High school diploma or general education degree




• Three or more years of manufacturing experience




• Relevant mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge




• Resilient leadership skills




• High level of personal integrity




• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills




• Ability to work effectively within a team environment




• Proficient in computer programs (Iconics and SAP experience preferred)




• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment




• Retain strong customer focus in all areas




• Self-motivated




• Lifting Requirements: 25 – 75 lbs.




• Vision Requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus




• Constant: Use arms, hands, and fingers to feel and/or reach, speak, and listen




• Frequent: Push and/or pull carts/bins, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl




• Occasional: Sit, climb, and balance




• Environment: Exposed to high levels of noise

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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