PLS Manager (ELK)

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

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. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

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.
• Manufacturing experience; exposure to aluminum extrusion industry a plus.
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.

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.