Production Supervisor - Chemical Operations

About the role

The Production Supervisor position is available at our manufacturing plant in Millersburg, Oregon. Schedule assignments will be determined based on business needs and may include rotating 12-hour shifts (4 days on/4 days off, alternating days and nights) or a day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective processes and equipment utilization strategies to achieve production goals and objectives.
• Lead a team of up to 20 direct reports, fostering a culture of safety and quality.
• Train, coach, and motivate the production workforce to ensure safe and efficient operation of production areas.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and safety to address issues and improve processes.
• Monitor processes and tasks to identify problems and improvement opportunities, and lead improvement events.
• Apply the Task Standardization Process to assigned areas and unplanned incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Write new and correct existing documents to reflect current work practices.
• Establish systems for production management to sustain production goals with minimal intervention.
• Maintain strict adherence to both internal and external customer requirements and production schedules.

Requirements

• 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Preferred supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act quickly and make impactful decisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing practices and continuous improvement concepts.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to act quickly and make impactful decisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing practices and continuous improvement concepts.

Skills

• Leadership skills to lead, motivate, and train personnel.
• Ability to interpret and enforce policies while maintaining the provisions of the labor agreement.
• Knowledge of the Chemical Operations Department, processes, products, and customers.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Benefits

• Top 401K plan with company match.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays.
• Performance bonus.
• Optional employee-paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Pay

$64,000 to $104,800 annually base + shift differential.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shifts (4 days on/4 days off, alternating days and nights) or a day shift schedule.