Assistant Area Manager

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. The Assistant Area Manager is responsible for supporting and leading production operations to organize, prioritize and manage production flow and output in support of production goals. This role is also responsible for daily production administrative tasks as they pertain to development of assigned teams.

• Responsible for the daily management of personnel including, but not limited to; daily performance management, attendance monitoring and management, development plans, retention, employee development, and support of the recruitment and onboarding process while acting with integrity and the highest standards of confidentiality
• · Review daily scheduling and machine performance to ensure resources are assigned appropriately to maximize production and operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Review and audit production reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to prevent operational delays and to mitigate unnecessary costs
• Accurately enter, report and utilize data, for the purpose of business within company sponsored systems
• Interface and collaborate with production and support functions to resolve conflict and manage impact to production goals
• Ensure training and validation for production teams are identified, implemented and carried out per standard company guidelines
• Effectively communicate, execute and implement company policies, standards of conduct, safety, and quality and compliance standards
• Develop, recommend, and implement changes in new technologies, operational working conditions, and methods and use of equipment as it relates to organizational goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and leading employees; addressing conflict resolution and providing workforce success opportunities for team members.

Do you have what it takes?

Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

• Associate's degree or equivalant expereince
• Minimum five years of experience leading production and/or manufacturing teams
• Previous experience using and ERP in a manufacturing environment
• Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to assemble resources needed to orchestrate multiple projects/activities and accomplish goals
• Model a collaborative leadership style with the ability to build partnerships and influence others into action
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and consultative approach; tactful in dealing with people at all levels
• Strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and positive
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Ability to actively lead change initiatives
• Display highest ethical standards
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level on the production floor is loud. Hearing protection is required. GMP's are required when on the production floor per SQF. Safety shoes/boots or safety shoe clips may be required for this role.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off
• Annual company activities

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