Production Supervisor

About the role

Morton Salt Silver Springs is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee Wet-End operations including the wellfield, brine treating, evaporators, drying and boiler operation on a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in support of the safety journey and the Company's goal of achieving an injury-free workplace
• Accountable for EHS, MOC, GMP, environmental and QC compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety by promptly addressing root causes of OIIs or near misses, conducting effective safety meetings, promoting SafeStart concepts, promptly addressing safety concerns raised by employees, and leading by example
• Use the management control and reporting system to set clear performance expectations for employees and drive performance improvements
• Meet business targets in area of responsibility
• Adhere to the MEWP process
• Oversee area PMs and compliance
• Ensure equipment is available for scheduled PM and maintenance work
• Submit clearly written work requests for repair work and ensure repair work is completed per the return to service policy
• Ensure that operating procedures are followed and that operators are properly trained
• Provide supervision, leadership and coaching to employees in area of responsibility
• Ensure efficient power and production operations as measured by OEE targets or other KPIs
• Maintain production schedule adherence (as provided by Production Scheduler/Power & Production Manager)
• Ensure compliance with all QC requirements (GMP, FSP) and drive continuous improvements in product quality; understand recording of FSP observations on production records/logs and how they pertain to quality, legality and safety of products
• Ensure compliance with FSSC22000 quality standards
• Achieve high standards for housekeeping and obtain full utilization of indirect labor personnel assigned to Housekeeping or other tasks
• Minimize scrap, waste, or rework from power and production operations
• Ensure accurate reporting of production
• Ensure OPI's are completed and resultant work orders are input for area of responsibility
• Record accurate loss accounting data
• Communicate maintenance, production, quality, and EHS issues to other shifts through shift-handover meetings
• Ensure parts are withdrawn and accounted for properly from satellite storerooms and main storeroom when needed
• Provide vacation relief

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating in a production environment
• Supervisory experience

Skills

• Knowledge of technical information on the unit/area
• Background knowledge of operating procedure and process
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Understanding of maintenance procedures and processes
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of scheduling and overtime procedures
• Detailed understanding of the plant maintenance planning and scheduling process
• Demonstrates respect, inclusion, cooperation and responsibility
• Capable of working in a team environment
• Ability to multitask effectively

Working conditions

• Normal working schedule is off-shift – flexible schedule, weekends, holidays and overtime may be required
• Responds to urgent or emergency situations during work and outside of normal working hours, as needed
• Works in general office and manufacturing plant environment
• Works in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time
• May perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion including lifting and moving loads of a maximum of fifty (50) pounds, climbing ladders/stairs and working on elevated platforms
• Uses hand tools and operates fixed and mobile plant equipment
• Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity
• Wears personal protective equipment, as required and uses full range of motion
• Performs duties in confined space entries

Pay

Salary range from $75,000-$85,000 based on experience.