Operations Management Trainee
AJM Packaging Corporation
Metropolitan Detroit Area
Position Overview
AJM Packaging Corporation, one of Americas leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking Operations Management Trainees who are interested in starting a rewarding a career in Manufacturing Management.
Responsibilities
Participate in a hands on program to gain experience and knowledge of production; scheduling; inventory; warehousing; maintenance; and quality control operations
Participation will require everything from shadowing other employees to working specific jobs that can range production line work, to machine maintenance to scheduling and more; other examples include: Assist management and supervisors in the planning, coordinating and managing of the entire plant and its staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production goals are continually met
Monitor preventative machinery and facility maintenance program for compliance of schedule and performance of duties. Review inventory levels
Learn how to and actually order or make procurement requests for any needed production materials, supplies, equipment, tools, replacement parts or similar items
Review overall operation and processes and provide assessments
Be able to offer recommendations for improvement and how to implement changes
Act as a facilitator for the implementation of process or organizational change
Learn supervisory techniques and strengthen supervisory skills; this will include but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing work instruction, reviewing completed work and providing input for performance appraisals
Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures
Provide continuing oversight and training of staff in order to increase their levels of knowledge, skills and abilities
Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams
Participation in the conception and planning of new plants, production lines, equipment modifications as well as the continuous improvement of the operations
Analyze machinery, equipment, floor space, layouts and manufacturing methods to increase efficiency, safety, quality, and reduce costs Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary
Supervisory responsibilities to learn include: designating work assignments; reviewing work; establishing deadlines; providing instruction; training employees; conducting performance appraisals; addressing and resolving personnel issues and interviewing and selecting job candidates
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field; previous manufacturing and/or supervisory experience beneficial
Possess strong organizational skills
Be mechanically inclined
Be able to use hand tools
Be able to perform all the physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation if required
Ability and willingness to travel
While this position has no direct supervisory reports, it will need to be able to learn and eventually perform all supervisory duties
Covid-19 vaccinated prior to in-person interviews and site-visits and committed to taking all necessary and appropriate FDA approved and CDC recommended boosters during AJM employment.
Benefits
At AJM, our comprehensive Cafeteria Benefits Plan and Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan youll receive a package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage and be able to adjust the proportions spent on each coverage/benefit to suit your personal requirements and preferences. You can even redirect a portion of the total spend to pay for homeowners, car and pet insurance premiums purchased at group rates. Lastly, under the Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), youll be able to contribute a portion of your annual earnings on a pre-tax basis to pay for child and dependent care and medical, dental and optical insurance co-pays and deductibles.
Summary of Benefits
Medical Insurance (BCBS)
Dental Insurance
Optical Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Agreement
Health Savings Account
Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
Paid Vacations
Paid Holiday
Paid Sick & Personal Time
Professional Development Program (AJM University)
About Us
AJM was founded as a manufacturer of paper and plastic products in 1957 by three (3) Detroit area brothers who eleven (11) years earlier began selling retail packaging, cleaning and office supplies and equipment and consumer disposables out of a small warehouse in Detroits Eastern Market. Over many years, we gradually evolved from our broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.
Were still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products theyve come to expect from AJM for nearly 65 years now. Its a simple formula, no doubt, but you cant argue with success. Today were the nations leading manufacturer of private label paper plates, cups and bowls, lunch bags and lawn and leaf bags.
Career Development
At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
