Production Supervisor 1st Shift

About the role

Covia is seeking a Production Supervisor to join their team at the Junction City location. This position reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing and managing production and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Accept personal responsibility for safety by maintaining a safe work environment and using the SLAM risk protocol.
• Report all near misses, unsafe acts, or injuries immediately to the Operations Manager.
• Administer and enforce safety and health policies, adhering to the SLAM risk method.
• Advise the Operations Manager on potential issues affecting plant safety and efficiency.
• Learn and ensure compliance with MSHA and Covia safety requirements and policies.
• Lead safety training sessions and identify additional training needs for plant personnel.
• Maintain product quality standards and promote "Good Housekeeping" practices.
• Manage production activities including barge and mobile equipment operations, wet processing and float operations, drying and screening, bagging, warehouse and loadout.
• Lead the workforce to meet production goals, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Work with other supervisors to ensure continuity of tasks and efforts between shifts.
• Monitor manpower requirements and recommend changes.
• Cross-train and develop personnel to ensure redundancy.
• Collect, check, and forward necessary labor and operating reports.
• Log safety reports in safety tracking software.
• Initiate and follow-up on maintenance requests and manage work orders in IFS.
• Interact professionally with all Covia employees and customers.
• Provide a positive image of Covia to the public.
• Identify and promote opportunities to improve operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years production and shipping experience.
• Prior experience supervising in an industrial or mining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Covia's core values: Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage.
• Passion for enabling customer success and ensuring a sustainable future for the company.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Disability plans and life/AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Competitive salary and advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position.