Shift Lead/Supervisor

This is a NIGHT SHIFT position.

Basic Function

Provides leadership to a team of employees that are responsible for the manufacturing of finished goods. Safety is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for the safety of team members. Emphasis on conducting safety meetings, job safety audits, and fully reinforcing our safety program.

• Meet or exceed production volumes according to budgeted plan in both Grinding and Extrusion departments. Emphasis should be placed on maximum output and minimum scrap levels.

• Expected continuous improvement in the quality of work, including any work in process and finished goods.

• Responsible for planning cross-training of operators on three different inline extrusion and grinder systems

• Meet or reduce budgeted material cost variances. Emphasis must be on the selection of proper materials as noted in our Bill of Materials.

• Report all production and labor reports accurately through our SAP system.

• Maintain accurate employee records in preparation for a fair and equitable assessment of performance to be administered during and at the completion of the fiscal year for all employees.

• Hold all shift personnel accountable for their expected performance in safety, housekeeping, quality and production.

• Maintain an educated work force through continuous training and disciplined programs required by Nuvida

• Meet all required compliance expectations set forth by our Human Resources department and agreed upon by our staff.

• Accountable for the safety of employees. Emphasis on conducting safety meetings, job safety audits, and fully reinforcing our safety program.

• Be available to fill in as needed for breaks/lunch

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of motivating employees to meet the expected department goals which include productivity, safety, housekeeping, and quality.

• Knowledge of plastics and their related process equipment in Extrusion and Pelletizing. PET or PP is a plus.

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Excellent multi-tasker.

• Bilingual a plus.

• Strong leadership skills and communication skills.

Experience

• Previous experience in a management role.

• Experience in recycling experience a plus.

Other

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable