Production Foreman

Production ForemanAJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Production Foreman to add to our growing team! The Production Foreman is responsible for supervising a specific department and/or shift and assist with directly overseeing and participating in all activities related to the effective operation of that department and/or shift.Responsibilities & Duties –Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing a department and/or shift in such a manner as to ensure that production machinery uptime and production throughput is maximized – in quantity and quality.Responsible for supervising staff to include but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, and providing input for performance appraisals.Responsible for monitoring equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and continually checking the quality of the finished product. Note any trouble source or issue and take the necessary corrective action(s).Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.Be aware of how to track inventory levels of supplies. Order or make procurement recommendations for any supplies, tools, replacement parts or similar items needed.Provide continuing oversight and training of staff to increase their levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.Complete all other duties deemed necessary by Managers.Enforce corporate and plant quality standards.Minimum Requirements –High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.Three years or more of supervisory experience preferred.Five years or more of high-speed manufacturing experience preferred but not required.Must have high-speed manufacturing experience.Be mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools and power tools.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.Medical Insurance (BCBS)Dental InsuranceOptical InsuranceLife InsuranceShort & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCafeteria Benefits PlanFlexible Spending AgreementHealth Savings AccountChild & Dependent Care Savings Account401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)Tuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance/Wellness ProgramPaid VacationsPaid HolidayPaid Sick & Personal TimeProfessional 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!AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.