Production Supervisor

About the role

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments—at home, at work, and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day production for multiple product lines, ensuring operations align with company policies and all regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader in supporting the Safety Journey and the Company’s goal of achieving an injury-free workplace.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety by addressing root causes of incidents or near misses, conducting effective safety meetings, and promptly addressing employee safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Management of Change (MOC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Quality Control (Q.C.) standards for your department/shift.
• Conduct weekly safety and quality meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in your department/shift.
• Manage engineering projects within your department/shift.
• Troubleshoot machine issues with hourly operators and utilize root cause analysis to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Own the maintenance budget for your department/shift, including manpower utilization and maintenance spending.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including creating work orders, validating completed work, escalating issues to management, and closing work orders.
• Track machine downtime related to mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ensure machines are properly utilized to meet and exceed production goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of supervisor experience in manufacturing and/or food-related industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5 years of supervisor experience.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Lean Certification.
• SAP Experience.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Normal working schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM. Weekend and overtime may be required.
• Works in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time.
• Performs sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion, including lifting and moving loads of at least fifty (50) pounds, climbing ladders/stairs, and working on elevated platforms.
• Works and travels throughout a plant environment with varied temperatures and humidity.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required and uses full range of motion.
• Works in both general office and manufacturing plant environments.