Ready to Take the Next Step in Manufacturing?
Are you a motivated, hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting a team, and keeping production running efficiently? Plateco is looking for a Production Supervisor Assistant to help lead daily operations on our first shift. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to grow into a leadership role.
In this position, you'll work alongside the Production Supervisor to support employees, maintain safety and quality standards, coordinate production activities, and help ensure customer orders are completed on time. Every day brings new challenges, making this a rewarding role for someone who thrives on teamwork, organization, and continuous improvement.
Schedule
- First Shift
- Monday through Thursday
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!
- Occasional Fridays as needed to meet customer demand
What You'll Do
- Assist the Production Supervisor with coordinating daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Support and motivate production employees while helping maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Monitor production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow.
- Coordinate material movement and production flow using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs.
- Ensure employees are following company policies, work instructions, and safety procedures.
- Complete production reports, inventory records, and quality documentation accurately.
- Assist with employee training, coaching, and problem-solving on the production floor.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous manufacturing or production experience required.
- Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Forklift experience is preferred; certification is a plus (training available).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
- Safety-minded with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive starting pay of $24.00+ per hour.
- Your pay grows as your skills grow! As you train and become qualified to operate additional production lines, you'll receive pay increases along the way. The faster you learn, the faster you earn—with the opportunity to increase your base wage by up to $7.00 per hour once you're fully trained and qualified on all production lines within the position.
- Earn even more with incentive pay when you're actively working on the production lines, rewarding your productivity and contribution to daily operations.
- Receive annual cost-of-living wage increases during your yearly performance review, helping your pay continue to grow over time.
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles.
- Hands-on training and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
- Stable, growing manufacturing company with long-term career opportunities.
Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
