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

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

The Warehouse Area Leader is responsible for the efficient performance of all phases of storage, shipping and receiving operations. You are also responsible for directing the work of the Material Handlers.

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


  • Supervise the Material Handlers on their shift


  • Initiate disciplinary action and re-training for Material Handlers that display actions of an unsafe manner or show repeated failure to follow processes and procedures


  • Coordinate resources to adhere to materials planning directives


  • Maintain and adhere to work instructions for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling/disposition of  materials and inventory accuracy


  • Provide for movement and storage of all materials


  • Establish, maintain and utilize modified FIFO inventory at all site storage locations


  • Maintain and implement sound storage location planning, organization, and cleanliness


  • Responsible for transaction accuracy, product scanning, materials inventory and process reliability


  • Transfer of materials from storage locations to production supply area as necessary or directed


  • Document all shipments both inbound and outbound


  • Initiate all Materials Complaints as well as all SAP heldware initiatives


  • Responsible for developing and maintaining work instructions as per ISO standards


  • Assist in Dock Coordination


  • Participate in physical inventories as well as inventory verification through cycle counting


  • Accountable for the maintaining a Lean Culture.  Ensure all 6S tasks and tools are being utilized and adhered to


  • Focus on Continuous Improvement in safety, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction


  • Ensure effectively communications are flowing between shifts


  • Initiate and participate in Kaizen events


  • Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, monitors team members for safe practices and mentors best methods.  Ensure that all near misses and incidents are properly reported and documented


  • Follow and enforce company and local work rules, safety rules, GMP, policies, procedures and work instructions


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


  • Responsible for ensuring required and appropriate associate training is occurring, mentor and qualify associates using the Technical Training paths as guides. (train, mentor and quality)


  • Effectively and efficiently schedule and monitor team members’ breaks and lunch periods


  • Provide input to Team Leader on performance evaluations and on disciplinary actions


  • Actively participate in team meetings


  • Reports any non-conformities, production, machine or quality issues, or concerns on process to the department Team Leader


  • Perform duties and tasks as assigned to ensure efficient, balanced and effective use of all resources


  • Initiate action for food safety issues


  • All other duties and functions as may be assigned by leadership


You Have


  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)


  • Four year degree in relevant major and/or 5+ years of relevant experience


  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills (as demonstrated during the hiring process)


  • Strong Leadership skills (as demonstrated during the hiring process or internal experiences)


  • Self motivated


  • Proficient in computer programs


  • Must be out of orientation period and in good company standing (if internal applicant).


  • Must have a more than acceptable performance evaluation score (if internal candidate)


  • Internal training requirements for current position (if internal candidate) must be completed and up to date


  • Able to multitask in a faced-paced environment


  • High level of personal integrity


  • Possess strong safety focus


  • Technically oriented and knowledgeable in manufacturing systems


  • Strong Decision making skills with limited information


  • Strong Customer Focus


  • Organized


  • Independent thinker and effective troubleshooter


  • Meets all Material Handler Requirements


  • Prior experience in warehousing operations and forklift operations


  • Ability to demonstrate SAP knowledge and transaction competence


  • Be able to lead Kaizen events in the facility


  • Initiate action for food safety issues


  • Initiate and document process improvements


  • 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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Salary:

$23.00


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