Blender Supervisor

About the Role

The Blending Supervisor oversees and coordinates team activities involved in chemical and lubricant blends, tank hook-ups, and chemical or physical quality control testing. This role focuses on training and developing blending processes, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and fostering team growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and assign team member work duties to meet production requirements.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Monitor fluid locations for optimal storage efficiencies.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are operated efficiently according to company procedures.
• Inspect products regularly to verify conformance to specifications.
• Supervise team members through feedback, training, and encouragement to enable growth and success.
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with supervisors/managers.
• Evaluate processes, recommend, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure team adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to company values, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Use independent judgment to ensure team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Marginal Functions

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Lead and inspire team members; build effective working relationships.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Operate a computer and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.
• Present information clearly and accurately.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in work duties and tasks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Independently seek opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations efficiently.
• Ensure work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time efficiently and effectively.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or training; or a combination of related work experience and college coursework.
• May be required to obtain a forklift license through Highline Warren Distribution.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to learn simple maintenance tasks.