Shift Supervisor - Nights
About the role
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world’s most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed. At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all tasks of subordinates and ensure all equipment is operating at peak efficiency to meet company-assigned goals
- Run the production area
- Ensure goods are produced and packaged in correct quantities in accordance with agreed specifications
- Accurately record goods produced and problems encountered during shift to ensure smooth changeover of shifts
- Perform mold changes with the Machine Operator
- Ensure the good quality of the product
- Ensure all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures
- Ensure all employees work in a safe manner by following company regulations
- Lead the team to work together as efficiently as possible
- Assess training needs of staff and ensure execution of training
- Ensure adequate staffing to cover absenteeism and holidays, as well as normal operations
- Correctly record time and attendance of team
- Perform performance evaluations on a regular basis
- Attend meetings with Production Manager
- Review employee concerns and issues with the Production Manager
- Maintain good housekeeping within department
Performance Measurements
- Efficiency
- Quality
- Skill level of shift team
- Waste
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Technical engineering background
- Supervisory experience required, preferably in the plastics industry
- Good process knowledge
Qualifications / Skills
- Computer literate
Benefits
- Health and wellness care program
- Child care benefits
- Dependent care cost savings program
- Recognition programs and promotional opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent matching
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Education assistance program / tuition reimbursement
- Short-term, long-term, and life insurance paid by ALPLA
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
Schedule
Shift 6 PM (rotating 2-2-3 schedule).