Shift Manager

Shift Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a results oriented Production Shift Manager to join our team! The Shift Manager will manage production operations by ensuring a safe work environment, maintaining high quality standards, supervising and training staff, optimizing processes and costs, monitoring equipment and inventory, and driving continuous improvement while meeting company objectives and schedules.

Available Shift (Full Time - 40 hours):

• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ensuring that all elements of safe manufacturing processes followed, including but not limited to PPE, GMP, LOTO, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Continually review product quality levels and ensure excellence in quality that meets Corporate, Plant, and SQF standards.
• Oversee and manage all elements of the production of goods. Coordinate and manage the production staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production schedules met, while managing the best total cost.
• Provide overall supervision of the entire production staff including but not limited to interviewing and selecting job candidates, providing instruction, training employees, designating work assignments, reviewing work, establishing deadlines, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing and resolving issues.
• Active communication and willingness to reward and recognize strong performance.
• Accurately complete, process and file all daily logs, quality records and any other related production paperwork.
• Review and monitor scrap levels and assume overall accountability for scrap.
• Review production operation and processes and identify areas for improvement. Be able to offer recommendations for improvement with the use of strong problem-solving methods to implement changes.
• Monitor for the proper functioning of machinery and correct and/or provide notice of an issue.
• Participate in the tracking of inventory levels. Make procurement requests for any needed production materials, supplies or equipment.
• Provide oversight and training of production staff and coordinate transition period between the different shifts to ensure expectations and goals are understood and met. Ensure manpower requirements are adequate to meet these expectations and goals.

Minimum Requirements –

• 3 + years of high-volume production management experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree or advanced education is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to positive employee relations
• Experience working in the paper, printing, or the consumer product industry is very beneficial
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive "Cafeteria Benefits Plan" and "Flexible Spending Arrangement" (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you'll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit's Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit's southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company's commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers' entrepreneurial spirit, "can do" attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company's success from the very beginning. We're still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they've come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development -

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees' skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You'll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!