Production Supervisor

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe.

Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health;
Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the efficient day to day operation of the Extrusion production rooms on first shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Manage, motivate, monitor, and evaluate the performance and responsibilities of leads and operators on their shift.

* Supervise extrusion activities (including maintenance) on their shift

* Carry out mandatory responsibilities in accordance with Balchem Corporations and applicable laws

* Train operators on various equipment and processes including: good manufacturing practices; OSHA safety training, lockout/tag out, Sanitation, Master Sanitation Schedule, general housekeeping/line clean up, line set up and other procedures

* Keep a neat, clean, and orderly work setting by completing the cleaning tasks as assigned

* Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions

* Monitor inventories and ingredient usage; ensure all paperwork is complete (including time cards) in an accurate and timely manner; ensure the documentation complies with Company standards

* Monitor product quality to meet Company standards; report to Extrusion Manager any deviation of scheduling or quality of service that may become a potential liability

* Motivate the safety and continuous improvement culture while achieving operating goals to meet growth expectations

* Development and management of the extrusion production team

* Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep

* Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)

* Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience required

* Previous manufacturing supervisory experience is required, food manufacturing is a plus

* Must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both oral and written)

* Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

* Individual should demonstrate strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy)

* Proficiency with computer systems and software programs, especially Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and be quality/process oriented

* Ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to Company production, personnel, and safety procedures is needed

* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and the ability to write simple correspondence is necessary

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization as well as communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner

* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and 5S organizational tools;
Six Sigma training a plus

* Training…