Production Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor coordinates and oversees production operations involved in the manufacturing process. The Production Supervisor works 12 hours - rotating shifts (Days/Overnights) rotating 4 days/nights on/4 days/nights off.

Responsibilities

• Follows plans and schedules of mill and kiln operations in coordination with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production personnel.
• Establishes, assigns, and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for the shift personnel directly involved in the production process.
• Supervises and evaluates job performance. Monitors and maintains records of attendance.
• Participates, conducts and ensures regular safety meetings and training sessions are held. Conducts safety inspections and orders safety equipment per safety guidelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitors kiln burning operations and raw mill and finish mill grinding operations.
• Reviews production data and prepares reports.
• Assists employees with production problems and ensures satisfactory production operations.
• Assists in resolving union problems and grievances.
• Supervises record keeping and monitoring of BIF operating parameters as generated from the plant control room.
• Serves as Alternate Emergency Coordinator for the Emergency Response Team. Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities.
• Orders tools and supplies needed for use in the manufacturing process.
• Requests and supervises repairs and preventive maintenance performed on the mills, kilns, and other machinery used in production operations.
• Provides information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma / GED Required.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in production with emphasis on process control in a similar industry.
• Minimum of Vocational / Technical experience in Production, process control, or similar related field.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes.
• Knowledge of the mill grinding, process control design, inventory estimation using geometric calculations and machines utilized in the production process.
• Knowledge of air permit regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk over rough and slippery surfaces, stand for long periods of time, bend and kneel.
• Ability to refer to supervisor for guidance on unusual problems or circumstances.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
• Ability to work under general supervision on assigned objectives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities