Night Shift Technical Supervior

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products, including beloved brands such as Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats®, and Arm & Hammer®. With over 60 years of experience, Petmate began with a focus on safe pet transportation and has since expanded to develop innovative products that improve the quality of life for pets and their owners. Our commitment to safety, environmentally responsible manufacturing, and rigorous product testing drives innovation across categories like dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, treats, chews, and bedding.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Supervisor to lead and manage all technical operations within the Blow Molding and Stretch Molding areas. This role focuses on minimizing unscheduled downtime, reducing scrap, overseeing mold and color changes, and optimizing resin and color usage. You will drive continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and product quality while ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees under your supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Supervisors and Managers to address daily challenges, set priorities, and resolve issues effectively.
• Conduct daily meetings with outgoing and incoming supervisors to establish priorities and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collect, analyze, and report daily production data to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage indirect labor, scrap, and downtime to minimize manufacturing variances and optimize productivity.
• Provide daily visibility on downtime, scrap, changes, and resin deviations to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Participate in daily labor meetings to identify inefficiencies and discuss quality-related topics.
• Coordinate with planning to schedule major tool and machine repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize processes related to molds, changeovers, and machine improvements.
• Directly supervise technical employees in the Technical Departments on the assigned shift, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Fill in for the Production Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Strong prioritization and planning skills; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Consistently punctual and reliable; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; presents ideas effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Schedule

This is a 3rd shift position. Training will occur on Day Shift for the first 60 days.

Work Environment

Our facility operates with machinery that can be loud, requiring ear and eye protection. The manufacturing environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, with exposure to various materials and processes that may result in a dirty workspace. We prioritize safety and cleanliness, providing all necessary protective gear and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Despite the challenging conditions, we foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and professional growth are highly valued.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to talk and listen.