Packaging Supervisor

Job Title

Come join a winning team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers.

Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports/exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our "Can Do" tradition.

Job Summary

With reporting responsibilities to the Packaging Manager, this position is directly responsible for supervision of up to 3 full-time or part-time packaging employees in a safety sensitive and production environment. Duties include: packaging operation, maintaining inventories and performing maintenance, employee development and training, record keeping and communication of issues with management. Must be able to listen to directions and lay out job assignments to the packaging/warehouse staff.

Essential Functions/Duties

Employee Supervision:

• Must provide positive leadership for all packaging staff.
• Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct, supervise and document daily safety meetings.
• Continuous training and development of production staff.
• Conduct, supervise and document production staff training.
• Monitor and supervise daily equipment inspections and that inspection paperwork is done correctly and turned in daily (i.e.; forklift, transfer system and compressor inspections, etc.)

Documentation:

• Directly responsible for all Production documentation: railcar car weight justification; daily equipment inspection reports; weigh check logs
• Maintain meticulous records/documentation

Packaging Operation:

• Monitor and supervise the day-to-day operation of the shift packaging employees (Utility Position, and Packaging Area Fork Lift Operator).
• Oversee the operation of the transfer system by proper training and supervision of the Utility Position.
• Oversee the packaging forklift operator and provide proper training and supervision.
• Directly responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the packaging equipment.
• Directly operates the Hamer or Sewn Open Mouth 25 KG bagging lines, scales, palletizing robot, pallet dispenser, printer, all conveyor systems and bag kickers.
• Should not directly maintain the stretch wrap machine during production periods. Should provide communication to the Packaging Forklift Operator or Utility Operator when a problem is observed with the wrapping equipment.
• Report any related operational problems to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure that all related production documentation is correct and turned-in in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all safety and production procedures are being followed.
• Maintain a clean work environment; ensure excellent housekeeping practices in all work areas.

Maintenance:

• Responsible for the safe isolation of equipment prior to any and all machinery repair and maintenance.
• Assure strict Lock-out/Tag-out procedural adherence is followed by all site and contractor staff.
• Perform routine and/or required maintenance on all related packaging equipment.
• Supervise any outside maintenance work and contractors.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed during any machine outage and/or maintenance.
• Maintain highly detailed maintenance inspection records and logs.
• Communicate all related equipment issues with Warehouse Manager.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to perform physical labor such as, routinely lifting up to 55 lbs., climbing ladders and working with hand tools.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Fork Lift Certification

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
• Ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company's best interest.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously.
• Must be able to work overtime, long hours, weekends and holidays when needed.

Additional Job Details

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No direct reports, but will be in charge of supervising duties of a team of packaging associates as assigned.

Work Environment: This job normally operates in a professional office, warehouse, terminal and railyard environment. This role routinely uses standard warehousing equipment, such as forklifts, packaging equipment and RF devices, in addition to office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers/scanners. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Travel: Little to no travel is expected for this position. Benefits and Perks:

• Family health benefit packages
• Vacation pay after 90 days
• Holiday pay after 90 days
• Company matching 401k retirement program after 90 days

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management. In line with Plastic Express' Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up. If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.