Plant Supervisor (2nd Shift) at Plastic Recycling, Inc – Indianapolis, Indiana

JOB SUMMARY

• Oversee the all areas of plant operations during off shift to include: Material movement, Transformation, Preparation, Maintenance (Production and Facilities)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Plant Manager (PM) and set strategic daily goals and vision
• Provide input to PM on employees and give suggestions for improvement
• Perform safety checks on machines/building and report discrepancies
• Ensure PRI company policies are being followed
• Support all ISO practices throughout the plant
• Foster an environment with high quality standards
• Report on machine down time
• Take proactive leadership role in emergent situations and keep PM informed through situation reports as necessary
• Maintain high housekeeping standards
• Enforce breaks and meal times
• Maintain high sense of urgency to maximize efficiency of resources
• Ensure the safe and efficient use of warehouse equipment and facilities
• Handle discipline and participate in all aspects of talent management (hiring, termination)
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and charges
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Orient, coach, motivate and communicate with employees
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing company

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Ability to process information and make decisions and act quickly
• Basic computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, moisture, and dirty environments