Production Supervisor

The Production supervisor oversees the plant production activities; directly supervise the activities of the front line production employees charged with the performance and verification of production activities throughout the plant to support continuous improvement of the site manufacturing operations to enable manufacturing of products in scheduled quantities, at the lowest sustainable cost and acceptable quality.

Responsibilities ( main areas of responsibilities of the position)

• Responsible for providing leadership to ensure all company safety rules and agency regulations are observed by all employees. This includes providing a safe workplace, planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals

• Communicate site operating targets and results and solicit feedback on causes for gaps relative to sales, production, training and maintenance targets

• Manage employee, environmental and public relation concerns; as assigned

• Support regulatory compliance with environmental regulations for the lime facility

• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly employees ensuring effective job performance and task completion

• Execute work plans and daily activities

• Participate in required meetings, investigations, and other activities associated with site leadership; as appropriate

• Provides task training to employees to ensure technical competence of employees is maintained

• Supervise and ensure conformance to the company safety and environmental programs

• Identify and initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product or process

• Oversee the loading of raw materials into the operation as well as shipments and distribution of finished goods and materials

• Ensure appropriate records and data are input into SAP; as required

• Actively assess work environment to remove potential safety and environmental risks

• Comply with union agreements and ensure supervisory actions do not violate them

• This position directly supervises the hourly production personnel with responsibility for execution of work activities to ensure achievement agreed upon goals. Must interpret policies, procedures and goals of the organization for subordinates. Responsible for providing leadership and direction to labor resources.

Basic requirements (Education, Level of Experience, Language)

• Qualified candidates will have a associates degree in a technical discipline or technical certificate; or related experience

• Minimum of 7 years related experience of direct production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with focus on quality, safety, environmental matters, process & people; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc., highly preferred

• Strong material management skills; must be results driven & a self-starter

• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions

• Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities; basic understanding of SPC charts and Pareto analysis; rotary kiln or reheat furnace experience, a plus; willing and able to work rotating shifts