Production Shift Supervisor- Phase V

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the activities of six to twelve hourly employees charged with the chemical manufacture and packaging of multiple production lines and processes.
• Maintaining and improving safety standards while conforming to safe work practices and procedures.
• Identifying and initiating corrective actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to product quality and production efficiency.
• Following up on corrective actions through to completion.
• Minimizing and controlling labor costs by enforcing and/or adjusting schedules as needed.
• Checking that the finished product meets all customer specifications and sign-off on orders.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the areas of administering performance appraisals, effective coaching/development, and disciplining employees when necessary.
• Ensuring all safety permits are completed and followed.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts site-wide.
• Attending and actively participating in all safety and production meetings.
• Working with the engineering & maintenance departments to facilitate plant maintenance.
• Troubleshooting issues to decrease downtime & improve productivity/efficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science-related Bachelor’s degree; Or at least four (4) years of equivalent manufacturing knowledge/experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of plant processes in the field or in a related area.
• Proven track record of focusing on safety, quality, production, and environmental matters.
• Superior communication (verbal & written), ability to motivate, prioritize, and organize in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiariarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Reliés on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must have high mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.
• Positive attitude with ability to address issues, follow up, and implement solutions as required.
• Must work a rotating shift assignment.