Assistant Production Foreman

Assistant Production Foreman

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate, MI

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking an Assistant Production Foreman to add to our growing team! This position will ensure team safety, enforce quality standards, and provide ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities & Duties –


* Ensure team is working in a safe manner and following all PPE, GMP and LOTO Procedures.


* Review and manage team to make sure all processes followed in order to ensure excellence in quality in all aspects of form, fit, function, and ensuring a level of excellence in SQF manufacturing.


* Manage staffing of machines and placement of personnel to deliver best total results in delivery to customer and maximize uptime and efficiency of completing work.


* Supervise staff to include but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work and providing input for performance appraisals.


* Track inventory levels of supplies.

Order or make procurement recommendations of any supplies, tools, replacement parts or similar items needed.


* Provide continuing oversight and training of staff in order to increase their levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Minimum Requirements –


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required; three years or more of high-speed manufacturing experience preferred; two years or more of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Must have supervisory experience and leadership skills.

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition.

Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –


* Medical Insurance (BCBS)


* Dental Insurance


* Optical Insurance


* Life Insurance


* Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance


* Cafeteria Benefits Plan


* 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 originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest...