Lead Supervisor; 3rd Shift Mold

Position: Lead Supervisor (3rd Shift Mold)
Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite Plastics team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Lead Supervisor you are a key to the continued growth and success of Airlite. The Lead Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and motivating a diverse group of employees in multiple production areas towards achieving production targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Effective communication, conflict resolution and fostering a collaborative environment where each team member's contributions are recognized and valued are central to this role.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the operation of multiple production areas to ensure continuous and efficient performance.
• Provide guidance to production leads for manufacturing and operational processes.
• Act as the escalation point for machine issues, performance improvement needs and conflict resolution within assigned teams.
• Facilitate resolution of operational, manufacturing and maintenance issues to minimize downtime and prevent operational delays.
• Identify and address any issues or bottlenecks that may affect production or operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Identifying individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude to take on leadership roles and work with senior leadership to develop a leadership pipeline.
• With guidance from senior leadership, create a plan for employee development.
• As needed, provide enhanced general leadership support when senior leadership is not present.
• Conduct safety checks, promote a safe working environment and address safety concerns promptly, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems to management.
• Other duties and audits as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

• Associate's degree (A.
  
  A.) from two-year college or technical school, three years of successful front-line supervisor experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passing of the Munsel Hue Color Assessment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and manuals in English; ability to speak effectively with company employees and other leaders in English.
• Capability to utilize problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead assigned teams through daily operational tasks and success measures. Engage in training, coaching, mentoring, influencing and oversight of assigned work groups. Using servant leadership principles, model the company core values as they pertain to established policies, procedures and state law.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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