Production Supervisor
Specialty Granules LLC · Blue Ridge Summit, PA · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Duties
- Ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are met at all times.
- Conduct contractor safety inspections per SGI policy.
- Lead and manage assigned production personnel to safely meet/exceed all manufacturing goals.
- Develop and improve assigned production personnel skills in preparation for future career opportunities.
- Know and understand all product specifications.
- Clearly understand the process and equipment locations.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and correct the root causes of events.
- Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required.
- Schedule/plan manpower and production schedules.
- Effectively communicate maintenance needs to subordinates/team members and ensure follow-up to confirm maintenance was performed effectively.
- Notify management of downtime with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required.
- Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOP’s for the department.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
- Articulate and document site goals and objectives (as needed).
- Provide training to direct reports for safety, SOP’s, and plant equipment.
Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Positive Approach
- Creating a Culture of Trust
- Emotional Intelligence
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum (1-2) years supervisory experience in a mining/manufacturing operation.
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in a manufacturing operation.
Essentials
- Coaching
- Adaptability
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position - Occasionally
- Move/Traverse - Occasionally
- Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
- Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
- Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
- Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
- Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Frequently
- Extreme heat - Frequently
- Humid - Frequently
- Wet - Frequently
- Noise - Frequently
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Frequently
- Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently
- Vibration - Frequently
Leadership/Supervisor Experience
- Ability to lead/influence/manage people
- Team player - Positive interaction and participation on teams
- Willingness to embrace change and champion change positively to direct reports
- Desire and willingness to drive change in improving operations
Dimensions
- Number of Indirect Reports: 0
- Number of Direct Reports: 5-20
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Vacation package
Application Instructions
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