Job Description

Job Location ASHTABULA, OH 44004

Assists plant manager in organizing and managing day-to-day activities for plant operations to ensure efficient production of quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

• Manage a team of workers in achieving daily production and shipping goals. Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards.
• Determine resource requirements, work allocation and production deadlines to achieve production objectives. • Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for workers to carry out production process. • Coordinate with Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities.
• Implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity and scrap reduction.
• Optimize plant operations to meet quality and production standards.
• Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of equipment to prevent machine downtime.
• Maintain work area clean, safe and organized for workers.
• Ensure plant compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Perform special projects and other job-related duties as directed by the Plant Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision is exercised over assigned Plant employees, both directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors. Works under Company policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience documented and accepted by Plastpro Inc.
• Four (4) years in a production plant, with supervisory experience, people skills, ability to manage a complex working environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS P

ossess basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and schematics. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to identify trends and develop action plans to address issues.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, and be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may lift up to 50. Employee must get help if over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other fellow employees to accomplish all assigned job functions. Hear and understand all verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone. See and understand all written communication.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside conditions, extreme cold and heat. Employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration