3RD SHIFT RENDERING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 4-12'S

Responsibilities

• Supervise production, pitching in and helping when needed (relieves various positions during breaks, lunch, vacation, etc. to ensure operating efficiencies and to meet deadlines).
• Do regular plant checks to ensure work is being done safely and efficiently.
• Insuring that receiving & shipping schedules are met.
• Give employees instructions on what needs to be done and how to do it.
• Checking quality standards of the raw & finished products.
• Ensure that the production flows of the raw material being processed are acceptable.
• Control overtime cost.
• Talking to employees about their workload and discussing any problems they may have (work related or not).
• Maintain morale and discipline of employees.
• Maintain constructive relationships with all employees and keep the lines of communication open.
• Maintain good employee relationships.
• Troubleshoot problems in the plant, may involve using alternative methods, involving maintenance or getting additional technical advice.
• Assist maintenance in the repairs to the equipment.
• Leading by example.
• Performing safety audits, lockout audits, PIT audits, filling out reports, and safety checklists.
• Overseeing the training/cross training of the employees.
• Training the employees to run the equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Enforcing the procedures/guidelines for HACCP, APPI & our Salmonella Programs.
• Enforcing all safety regulations and company policies.
• Reviewing the notes from the prior shift, watching for anything out of the ordinary and paying special attention to these items.
• Reviewing loading schedules.
• Talking to the Rendering Superintendent about any special items or concerns that they want me to pay special attention to.
• Discussing with the Rendering Superintendent about any problems that may have come up and how to handle them.
• Making recommendations to Rendering Superintendent on possible changes to the operations in the area of efficiency and safety.
• Talking daily with the second shift Supervisor to inform them about any problems and the status of the department.
• Reviewing the HACCP and time sheets for completion, all which need to be turned in daily.
• Filling out accident and near miss forms.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years proven industrial maintenance management experience
• Ability to work 50+ hours
• People management skills