Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company:
All American Poly is a family-owned business and has grown into the largest privately held polyethylene extruder in the U.S. While we’ve expanded our reach, we remain grounded in the values that shaped our foundation: faith, integrity, perseverance, and humility. We believe that people are at the center of our success. At AAP, every team member plays a vital role in helping us build lasting relationships, deliver exceptional products, and create a positive impact on our customers and communities. This position contributes to a mission driven by purpose and principle, where we work with dedication, lead with heart, and stay true to the values that continue to guide our journey.

Job Summary:
Manage and follow-up on product and processes to ensure compliance with operating standards. Direct the work force on the proper procedures while maintaining GMP and corporate standards.

Essential Functions:
To follow-up on implementation of company standards for products and processes during shift.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise the entire production operation, shifts, lines and other related functions.
• Assist in staffing and training of production line crew.
• Assist in scheduling production personnel and temporary.
• Assist in maintaining the standard in the timing of Resin Blends and line changes and operating procedures.
• Ensure safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program, and following safe work practices.
• Assist with required safety meetings with shift employees.
• Make sure that all equipment is maintained and operated according to GMP practices.
• Cooperate with maintenance department in required maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Complete and maintain all company standard process & compliance records.
• Ensure that quality products are consistently provided and coordinate with the transportation department to ensure “On Time” delivery of products.
• Conducts business with the highest degree of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.Promotes Company EEO policies, and other AAP and local work policies.
• May be required to perform other duties not listed within the job description.

Qualifications & Experience:
Education, Training & Professional Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• At least one year of packing experience/Firsthand knowledge of all subordinate job functions.
• Ability to positively lead, direct and supervise subordinates.

Knowledge & Employment Standards:

• Packaging Industry - Prior working experience with poly goods and the poly process.
• Problem Identification & Resolution - Self-starter; Ability to learn how to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment & processes to produce quality products.
• Quality Focus - Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement; Adhere to company standards and operating procedures.
• Operational Efficiency - Must be quality and process driven every day.
• Initiative – Ability to understand and learn the unique equipment in a plastics manufacturing facility and its operation.
• Work Planning, Organization & Execution – Highly organized; Ability to plan, direct & administer work efforts to accomplish objectives.
• Fact Based Decision Analysis – Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems when making decisions.
• Oral & Written Communication – Ability to communicate both professionally and effectively with subordinates as well as all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
• Staff Development – Ensure effective staffing and training of line crew.
• Team Dynamics-Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and
• Enthusiasm- effectively leads, coaches train and motivates people to follow established standards, good attitude, dependable with integrity.
• Coaching – Possesses good leadership abilities; creates a working environment that leads to consistent quality performance and attracts talented people; serves as a good listener and communicator.
• Personal Computer Skills – Ability to learn how to effectively use and operate computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Understand or willingness to learn AAP product line, manufacturing strategy, product flow etc.

Physical Requirements & Abilities:

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, kneel/squat, and bend for 12 hours.
• Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 50 pounds, approximately 4 times per hour from floor to waist.
• Ability to climb stairs and maneuver under belts.
• Ability to use the back (twisting).
• Ability to push/pull upper and whole body.
• Must be in good physical condition (According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Production Worker is considered a medium physical demand level job, defined as occasional exerting force of 20-50 pounds, frequently 10-25 pounds and constantly up to 10 pounds.

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