PLS Manager (ELK)

Job Summary

The Pack Load Ship Manager is responsible for leading all packing and shipping operations at the Elkhart facility, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. As a key member of the Plant Management Team, this role ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality packing and shipping processes while aligning with organizational goals.

What will make you successful?

• Required Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Supervisory experience in related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and through teams, with all levels of the workplace
• Keen listening/communication abilities to lead improvement processes within various areas and levels of organization.
• Skills in conflict resolution are required.
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience; exposure to aluminum extrusion industry a plus.

What you will be doing

• As a member of the Plant Management Team, represents the department in establishing objectives and long-range goals, ensures the department follows organizational policies, procedures and processes and cooperates with other departments as required in achievement of organizational goals.
• Directs planning and scheduling of packing and shipping personnel.
• Plans and makes daily schedules to meet customer demand and line efficiency, this is a key function of the PLS Manager position to ensure success of the Pack/Load/Ship.
• Analyzes and evaluates established production processes for optimal departmental performance.
• Develops and implements work methods, authorizes overtime and controls costs.
• Reviews non-conforming reports and RMAs to determine cause of quality defects. Oversees implementation of proposed correction to eliminate quality defect.
• Plans day-to-day departmental operations.

Equal Opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.