Production Supervisor (Dallas)

About the Role

Effectively manage and direct the day-to-day operations of the plant production department, ensuring high quality of finished products and high performance of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero lost-time injury record within the area of responsibility.
• Perform work duties in accordance with QSHE Manual procedures.
• Provide leadership and employee training to maintain high professional standards within the department.
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and ensure fair and consistent disciplinary practices.
• Report accurate payroll and related employee information to the Human Resources department.
• Coordinate and schedule operating hours for production equipment and personnel activities to satisfy customer requirements.
• Maintain proper inventory control of finished products.
• Ensure all production equipment operates at optimum performance levels to achieve high quality, maximum productivity, and low production costs.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the area of responsibility.
• Communicate maintenance requests on equipment to the maintenance department and follow up to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Supervise implementation of procedures to ensure all production inventory is correct with respect to product, quality, and quantity.
• Generate production reports to determine equipment production rates, run time, and downtime reports needed to evaluate equipment availability and schedule preventive maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure process equipment is operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of consumable items used within the area of responsibility.
• Work swing shifts as needed to cover vacations and unplanned production situations.
• Perform the duties of the Manager in their absence, including attending daily staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in mining, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or a commensurate level of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of mineral grinding, crushing, and packaging equipment.
• Ability to comprehend all aspects of industrial manufacturing and solve process-related problems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills, as well as general management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors, other department managers, and subordinates.
• Familiarity with personal computers and application software, including automatic process control.
• Capability to efficiently integrate existing methods with new innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually.