Headquartered in Western Michigan, Bata Plastics is a family owned and operated business established in 1985. We offer a full-service recycling partnership with companies to help reduce costs, develop an environmental management system, and accomplish our mission to conserve our resources and protect our environment for future generations.

Bata Plastics buys surplus and rejected parts of postindustrial plastics from manufacturers and scrap dealers. We tailor our services to fit our customer’s needs offering complete “closed loop “recycling solutions.

With innovative thinking in production and effective buying/selling in the marketplace, the company has grown in 35 years from two to 84 employees, a 30,000 square foot to 120,000 square foot Silver LEED Certified Grand Rapids facility, and one tractor with 12 trailers to three tractors with 115 trailers and added a second 100,000 sq. ft. bldg. in Toledo, OH.

Creative development, compensation for plastic scrap, careful production, and supplying a second-generation plastic for continued use in the marketplace has saved millions of pounds of plastic from entering landfills.  Together, employees at Bata Plastics Grand Rapids, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio facilities recycle nearly nine million pounds of plastic every year—an environmental impact that translates to saving enough electricity to power the average home for 856,464 days!

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, Bata Plastics, Inc. is proud to provide our employees access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities that empower success today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, proactive, strategic thinker whose skills contribute to the efficient, systematic, and profitable operation of the company’s production department. The Production Supervisor is responsible for achieving the forecasted production levels of quality product while ensuring a safe work environment. The Production Supervisor oversees and manages production shift employees and ensures compliance of quality, productivity, and safety throughout the shift.  The Production Supervisor is a production professional responsible for ensuring that all daily operations of the shifts run smoothly and effectively. Focus on operational excellence and cost reduction are to be achieved by employing best practices across the plant to realize consistent business results. Drives a culture of “Work Hard, Work Safe, Work with Respect” with actions and words every day; encouraging the team to “Do What is Right, Not What is Easy – the First Time.”

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate industrial forklift to push, pull, lift, stack and move product and materials
• Continually monitor inventory levels against production needs and react accordingly
• Review and Delegate Run orders, sign off when completed
• Complete Daily Supervisor Checklist
• Complete Machine cleaning checklist
• Cover for breaks and absentees
• Issue equipment and tools, issue and maintain production tools.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise, repair minor items, test/replace fuses, re-align motor chains, clear jams from shredders and grinders
• Provide constructive and timely feedback and performance evaluations
• Verify Raw material has been pulled and end of row tags are completed
• Verify attendance and complete all necessary forms relating to attendance
• Ensure smooth operation of production department
• Ensure high quality of finished material
• Ensure employees comply with applicable safety and MIOSHA/OSHA regulations, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate communication with other managers, Forklift drivers, and operators
• Complete Orientation Effectiveness checklist following orientation with HR
• Complete Position Training Effectiveness checklist with all new hires in production department
• Complete all necessary paperwork for Human Resources
  • Including: HR Reporting forms, Shift Line Ups, disciplinary write ups, employee performance reviews and peer evaluations .
• Obtaining prior approval from the Production Manager for all overtime
• Compile daily numbers into the production database
• On off shifts, provide leadership for receiving
• Rotate coverage with other supervisors for scheduled Saturday production
• Cover for other Shift Supervisors, as decided by production manager
• Notify Management and Maintenance of equipment problems, fill out work orders

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direction of Others:  Direct supervision of production employees and Receiving Fork Lift Operators.
• Participate in the interview and selection of all internal candidates.
• Provide instruction, training, certification.
• Designate work assignments
• Review work assignments for performance
• Establish performance measurables
• Conduct performance appraisals
• Address and resolve issues both systemically and individually

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Required:  High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred: Experience in high volume manufacturing environment, plastics identification, and prior supervisory experience is beneficial.  Should have full working knowledge of terminology specific to the plastics industry.

Knowledge, or an Aptitude and Willingness to Learn or obtain: Forklift Driving/Safety certification and license; OSHA regulations (OSHA 10 training); Understanding electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Skills and Abilities:

Communication Skills

• Communicate effectively with staff, senior management, various internal departments, and customers from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Read, analyze and interpret written information.
• Strong ability to listen and facilitate resolution of conflicts.
• Verbally present information effectively to diverse audiences and respond to questions.
• Write correspondence, prepare reports and develop project proposals.
• Provide timely praise and corrective feedback.

 Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measuring, using whole numbers, common, fraction and decimals.

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations quickly.
• Build effective working relationships with others.
• Set goals and develops action plans.
• Delegate responsibility and facilitate meetings.
• Influence people to take action by building support from superiors, peers and subordinates.
• Critically analyze alternatives, solve problems and make decisions.
• Operate a personal computer, utilize Microsoft Office applications and use the internet.
• Plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prioritize responsibilities, organize tasks and follow through to completion.
• Research alternatives, conduct cost-benefit analysis and prepare recommendations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to quickly define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw solid conclusions and effectively respond to and resolve complex problems. Ability to interpret and forecast a variety of information and be able to manage multiple variables.

Personal Qualities:

• Approachable, confident, energetic, outgoing and personable.
• Assures quality by producing and expecting accurate and thorough work
• Consistently works to improve self, staff, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates integrity by being accountable for actions, keeping commitments, and speaking honestly with others.
• Desires to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Additional Skills Required

• Possess supervisory experience and leadership skills.
• Possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Possess large scale warehousing experience, including plastics identification knowledge.
• Mechanical inclination, preferred.
• Possess working knowledge of personal computers. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel Power Point and Outlook to complete reports, logs and employee evaluations).
• Be able to manage multiple projects and tasks, simultaneously.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Benefits

Monday – Friday 6:30 am-3:30 pm (may need to arrive earlier or stay later as needed; must be flexible to work an alternate schedule as required).

Employees receive competitive wages and a benefits package that may include:

• health, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Simple IRA to support employees’ savings toward long-term financial goals
• paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

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Bata Plastics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.