Schoeneck Containers in New Berlin, WI is looking for a Shift Manager for a 7:00 pm - 7:00 am opportunity.
Responsibilities:
This position is on a 4/4 Rotation
The Shift Manager drives the operational performance of their immediate production team in five key areas of the business: Safety, Quality, Production OEE, Member Engagement, and Cost. In support of Schoeneck's quest for innovation, the Shift Manager will strive to improve their work, our team, and our environment through genuine leadership, a positive attitude, and open communication, using a safe, practical, hands-on approach to teamwork.
Drive the execution of the monthly and daily production plan, working cross-functionally to ensure consistent efficiency in material movements and production within the established budget.
Promote and actively engage in continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization. Drive CI & 6S programs, educating floor leaders and their team members while driving improvement and change through the CI Leader.
Enter work orders, escalate ongoing issues, prioritize repair activity and remove barriers to completion for the team.
Monitor and ensure effective packaging material availability and staging to support production OEE, quality and safety.
Drive the completion of equipment repairs occurring on the rotation that prevent consistent stable processes from being followed.
Reduce materials cost and Resin Loss through managing the consumptions of regrind and cold melt material.
Work with the Safety leader to audit and ensure effective adherence to safety programs and overall safe environment and behaviors on the production floor. Actively participate in incident and near miss reporting and reviews for corrective actions.
Work with the Quality team to ensure production of quality products, making decisions that drive consistent processes and checkpoints that ensure customer requirements are met.
Plan and Budget the shift labor staffing and aid in managing technical assignments to ensure best utilization and development of talent on the team.
Coordinate and work with outside agencies and Human Development to bring in additional team members as business needs fluctuate.
Work with Human Development to identify opportunities for training and developing our members.
Lead and coach the floor level production leadership teams, providing direction, managing performance, and developing leaders to enable engagement and retention of key talent.
Review and administer attendance consistent with policies for all team members.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of new team members and ensure new team members are successfully onboarded and trained within their designated function
Communicate openly and proactively throughout the team to promote a culture of inclusion, empowerment, growth and connectivity for all members.
Promote participation by all members in company initiatives and programs, including production floor processes, organization and cleanliness. Ensure all members are following Food Safety standards and SCI workforce policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering or Business with 3 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing organization, without a degree, 5 years of leadership required, preferably in a plastics processing environment.
Demonstrated capability to lead continuous improvement programs in manufacturing processes and practices, preferably in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS)
Experience with using MRP or ERP systems to manage materials, inventory and production scheduling.
Familiarity with the usage of Apple Devices and software preferred
Evidence of credible coaching leadership style with the ability to inspire and lead high performing technical teams.
Excellent, proactive and real time communication skills - casual and formal, oral and written.
Demonstrated focus on member safety, above all, and quality production when safety requirements are met.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift or carry parts, material and product of up to 30 pounds regularly, 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to grasp, pinch, reach, finger, pick, or otherwise work with fingers, hands and arms for regular tasks.
Must laugh at jokes and enjoy attempts at humor from other members, no matter how feeble.
Must be able to wear eye and hearing protection and operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 60 to 110 F.
Must climb steps, maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling, have good hand/eye coordination, stoop, and bend. Must be capable of visually detecting defects, depth, colors, variances, and see objects as real.
