Production Shift Lead - 2nd shift

• Employer:
  
  Placon - We design and manufacture sustainable, thermoformed plastic packaging used by leading brands nationwide. Join a safety-first, people-first culture with modern equipment, clear career paths, and continuous improvement at our core.
• Location:
  
  Plymouth, MN (On-site)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-11:00 PM (2nd shift)
• Pay: $61,000-$71,000 per year (salary)

Lead a high-performing 2nd shift team to meet safety, quality, and production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll supervise and develop Team Members, optimize operational systems and processes, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

• Provide day-to-day leadership for production and production support groups.
• Set clear goals, coach, evaluate performance, and develop people; implement and coordinate training.
• Stay visible and accessible on the floor to support production, quality, or personnel issues; enforce policies and administer discipline as needed.
• Control/monitor department cost drivers and model strong communication and leadership behaviors.
• Implement strategies and practices to achieve annual departmental goals; promote teamwork and collaboration.

• Promote, audit, and support quality systems; ensure compliance with documented procedures and work instructions.
• Partner with the Production Manager on corrective action investigations and resolution plans.
• Provide training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure ongoing compliance.

• Enforce, promote, audit, and continuously improve safety systems and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions; ensure 5S programs are in place and effective for a clean, organized workplace.

• Meet daily production schedules and customer requirements.
• Provide machine/process problem solving and root cause analysis; drive waste reduction and cost savings.
• Review shift efficiencies (actual vs. standard) and partner with process engineering/support teams to run-to-target.
• Plan and coordinate weekly staffing (overtime, temporary associates, PTO coverage).
• Prepare and submit required shift and performance reports.

• Two-year degree in Supervisory Management (or related) and 2+ years of leadership experience; OR 6+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment; thermoforming preferred.
• Ability to adapt to and learn manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and listening skills.
• Comfortable working in a team environment; effective prioritization and time management.
• Proficient with computers and common office/manufacturing software.

• Experience with formal quality systems and training facilitation.
• Hands-on knowledge of SPC and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma.
• Commitment to continuing education and personal growth.

• You lead from the floor, coach for performance, and make data-driven decisions.
• You champion safety and GMPs, and you're relentless about quality and continuous improvement.
• You collaborate across production, quality, and engineering to hit targets and improve processes.

If you're looking to grow your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you!

• Operations/Leadership: production supervisor, shift leader, production lead, manufacturing supervisor, operations supervisor, 2nd shift supervisor, production leadership, continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, GMP, SPC.
• Thermoforming/Manufacturing: thermoforming, manufacturing operations, production operations, quality systems, safety systems, 5S, root cause analysis, cost reduction, efficiency, staffing, standard work.
• Tools/Tech:
  Oracle, Infinity SPC, Microsoft Office, manufacturing equipment, process engineering, run-to-target, KPIs, corrective actions, audits, training.

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way.