by Nancy Cates, contributing writer Plastics Business When Derrill Rice was selected as president and chief executive officer at Plastic Components, Inc., he and the leadership team agreed that company culture was a key element in the hiring decision. Rice, who began his career as a front-line supervisor in a textile plant, had led six organizations in five industries in … [Read more...] about PCI Focuses on Culture through Ownership, Leadership Transitions
2019 Issue 4
For the Sake of Clarity: Crescent Industries Updates Job Descriptions
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Written properly, a job description can be helpful for many practical reasons, including communicating performance requirements and outlining everyday tasks; ensuring new employees are capable of executing the roles for which they are hired; and setting training expectations for employees hoping to advance into new roles … [Read more...] about For the Sake of Clarity: Crescent Industries Updates Job Descriptions
Association News
2019 Wage and Salary Report Now Available For the last 17 years, MAPP has published its Wage and Salary Report. The 2019 Wage and Salary Report includes comprehensive wage and salary data from more than 200 plastics processors across the US. Data include compensation information on nearly 60 job titles common in the plastics industry, with breakdowns based on annual sales … [Read more...] about Association News
Rising Compensation, Increased Turnover Rates and Slow Hiring for Plastics Companies
by Ashley Turrell, membership & analytics director MAPP Nearly two-thirds of all employees saw a salary increase above the current inflation rate of 1.7% in 2019. And overall, employees at plastics companies saw a compensation increase average of 3% across the board. However, the average compensation increase for jobs is down from last year (5% in 2018), according to the … [Read more...] about Rising Compensation, Increased Turnover Rates and Slow Hiring for Plastics Companies
Plastics Positively Impacts the World Daily
by Alex Hoffer, vice president of sales and operations Hoffer Plastics Corporation 2020 will bring a whole new set of conversations to the forefront when it comes to the debate of plastics. Despite its significant contributions to innovation, the plastics industry has garnered increasing criticism over the years for its environmental impact. So, why do we continue to use … [Read more...] about Plastics Positively Impacts the World Daily